Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 3

Aurelia momentarily thought she was hearing things, cautiously glancing at Leslie, only to

find him completely unsurprised.

So… Leslie’s blind date was her?

Linda continued, “Aurelia, my son, as you can see, is a good–looking workaholic. At least your children will be beautiful in the future.”

Children? Aurelia was even more bewildered, having no idea how to respond.

Leslie raised an eyebrow, “Mom, that’s enough. I need to get back to the office.”

Linda rolled her eyes and said, “Office, office all the time. Why not just marry the company?”

Leslie shrugged. “If that’s an option.”

Linda, frustrated, turned to Aurelia and chuckled, “Aurelia, I won’t hide it from you. I’ve wanted you to be my daughter–in–law for a long time. Unfortunately, you had a boyfriend, so all I could do was silently wish you well. Who knew your boyfriend wouldn’t appreciate you? If he doesn’t want you, I do.”

With that, Linda held Aurelia’s hand, the warmth and softness of her grip reminiscent of Aurelia’s mother.

Thinking of her mom, Aurelia felt a sense of pain in her chest.

Perhaps, if she agreed to marry Leslie, Linda could help her mother.

But she didn’t dare to agree hastily. After all, marriage was a decision involving two people. She carefully looked at Leslie.

Leslie’s tone was indifferent, “Mom, do you really want me to get married?”

Linda was persistent. “Yes.”

Leslie’s eyes glanced over Aurelia.

“Fine, then let’s get married.”

She was just a gold digger. Someone easily appeased with money.

Aurelia was slightly taken aback. She hadn’t expected Leslie to agree so easily.

Linda turned to her, asking softly, “Aurelia, do you want this?”

Feeling lost, Aurelia thought it necessary to explain her family situation, “Ms. Linda, my family is going through some difficulties, and I might…”

Her voice choked in her throat.

Perhaps Linda’s overwhelming concern had stirred unexpected emotions in her.

Not wanting to delve into Aurelia’s sorrowful matters, Linda promptly interrupted, “Alright, alright. I believe in your character. As long as you nod, we won’t mistreat you. So, do you agree?”

Aurelia gratefully looked at Linda and nodded with determination, “Yes.”

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She felt she had no choice with a stack of overdue bills in her drawer.

While selling the house was an option, the lengthy process with real estate agents might not provide a timely solution.

Her mom couldn’t wait any longer, even though medical expenses were covered for now.

Despite Leslie’s quick agreement, he had yet to give Aurelia a proper look.

If they parted ways in the future, there would be no hard feelings.

Linda clapped her hands with joy, “Great! Tomorrow is an auspicious day. You two should get the marriage license. You youngsters can decide the wedding arrangements. Now, take the time to get to know each other.”

Aurelia politely extended her hand to Leslie and greeted, “Mr. Synder, nice to meet you. I’m Aurelia. I look forward to getting to know you better.”

but to

Leslie wasn’t in the

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she left the

to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

good person. You don’t need to be this guarded against

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of

the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

father was mentioned,

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the

remained unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in

from Seth. She

a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and

with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way

heading back

tall figure breezing through

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

whispered, “Watch out for a

restaurant,

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to

hurried into the

lay unconscious. There were

hoped to

every time, her hope

the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

something

she walked to her

face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t

doctor came looking for you again today,”

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the

Sophia Elliot, entered the

and approached

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

Sophia got straight to

hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her

get that you’re the only person doing everything,

together, indicating

a sharp pang in

support, some seemed

to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold

this month, she missed several days at

she

risk leaving her

into a reason for Sophia to

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the

expressed dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to

head back, adopting a posture that