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.”

for a handshake but to

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take your

you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

she

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card?

now. I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

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

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce

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

down Linda’s spine,

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

from Seth. She would do

her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger

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

back to the

up, his tall figure

his imposing presence

whispered, “Watch out for a

the restaurant,

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

into the

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her

time, her hope was in

of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

had something

as she walked to her mother’s bedside,

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

looking for you again today,” the family member from the neighboring bed

I understand.

about the overdue

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

out of

outside, Sophia got straight to

Aurelia, this guy in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving,

know? You’re only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your take on

together, indicating a request for

a sharp

seemed bold enough to exploit the

stay at the hospital all day.

her mother this month, she missed

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take more

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on

it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that