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.”

raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her

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

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go

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

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

she

to Leslie, “ID

you won’t

a good person. You don’t need to

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from

you approve of. I hope you won’t

words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

was mentioned,

day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women you’ve

be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in

different from Seth. She would

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

his mother and providing a convenient way

heading back

figure breezing through like

absence of sound, his imposing

“Watch out for a slap in the

the restaurant,

at the hospital, so

the

lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to her

to see

her hope was in

on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why are you so late

had something to attend

as she walked to her

the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother

again today,” the family member from the neighboring

understand.

probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

outside, Sophia got straight to the

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

you know? You’re only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request

sharp pang in her

she lacked support, some seemed bold

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

her mother this month, she missed

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she

her unconscious mother alone in the

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

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

Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

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

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t

back, adopting a posture that