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 hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about

noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take

you can look for

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact

she left the

Leslie, “ID

I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

You don’t need to be

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of

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

shiver down Linda’s

was mentioned, his demeanor

you will

that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

different from Seth. She would

at stranger for marriage. Every move and

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

back to

up, his tall figure

his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a slap

the restaurant, darkness had already

hours at the

the intensive care

There were tubes and wires connected

Aurelia hoped to see Ava

every time, her hope was in

of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here.

had something to

explained as she walked to her

gently touched her mother’s 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

I understand.

was probably about the

Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

the kettle and

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

got straight to the

willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve

you’re the only person doing everything, but

fingers together, indicating a request for

a sharp pang in

support, some seemed bold enough to

was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all the valuable jewelry

mother this month, she missed several days

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take more

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

into a reason for Sophia

to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the price

easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t want to become an

a