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

Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

Linda, I

with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

she left the

“ID card? Since

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

a good person. You don’t need to

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my

I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope

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

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

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

be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in

Seth. She would do anything

a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a

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

heading back to

his tall figure breezing

of sound, his imposing

“Watch out for a slap in

restaurant, darkness had

the visiting hours at the hospital,

into the intensive

unconscious. There were tubes

hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her

every time, her hope was in

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

something

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling

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

I understand.

about the overdue bills, pushing

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

and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

out of the

Sophia got straight to the

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

that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk

fingers together, indicating a

experienced a sharp pang

lacked support, some seemed

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

caring for her mother this month, she

she couldn’t afford to take

couldn’t risk leaving her

reason for Sophia to demand a higher

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

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

had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I

her

“Are you threatening me?”

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

her head back, adopting a posture that