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.”

Chapter 1

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.”

not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card,

the ID card, noticing Leslie

Linda, I must go now.

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

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she

to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did

you won’t

You don’t need to be this guarded against

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of

I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve

words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

despicable father was mentioned,

day, you will find that Aurelia

be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in

much different from Seth.

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

providing

heading back to

tall figure breezing through like the

absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

out for a

exited the restaurant, darkness had

missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take

the

unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

hoped to see Ava

every time, her

of the patient on the neighboring bed

something

to her mother’s bedside, placing

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

the doctor came looking for you again today,” the family

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the overdue bills, pushing

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot,

down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

out of

Sophia got

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 her three times a day.

and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your take on

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp pang in

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to

it was impossible to stay at

for her mother this month, she missed several

so she couldn’t

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

turned into a reason for

together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

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

point. Aurelia had indeed searched

silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t

adopting a posture