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.”

handshake but to hand her

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take

exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

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

that, she

turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

don’t need to

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of

approve of. I hope

down Linda’s

mentioned,

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from

remained unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be

Seth. She would do anything for

for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for

and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in

heading back

up, his tall figure breezing through

the absence of sound, his imposing presence

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in

Aurelia exited the restaurant,

the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had

the

mother, Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and

Aurelia hoped to see Ava

every time, her hope

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

something to

her mother’s

in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t

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

understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue bills,

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

Sophia got straight to

five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly

you’re the only person doing everything,

her fingers together, indicating a request for

a sharp pang in

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough

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

her mother this month, she missed several days at

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious

into a reason for Sophia to demand

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

expressed dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

her

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to become

adopting a