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

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

Ms. Linda, I must go

you need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you

now. I hope you won’t expose it,”

a good person. You don’t need to be

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from your

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

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would

“Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia

be disappointed. I don’t

from Seth. She

broke up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage.

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend

heading back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing through

absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted

“Watch out for a slap in the

the restaurant, darkness had

the hospital, so she had to take a taxi

into the intensive

lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to her

she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name as

every time, her hope was

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

something to

her

touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her

for you again today,” the

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

probably about the overdue

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got straight

guy in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after

get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So,

together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

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

for her mother this month, she missed

she couldn’t afford to

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

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

skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay,

point. Aurelia had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment.

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t want to become an orphan, would

head back, adopting a