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, saying briefly, “Information about

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

Ms. Linda, I must go now.

you can look for

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact

she left

Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become

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

You don’t need to

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

marry the woman you approve of. I

sent a shiver down Linda’s

father was mentioned, his

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

afraid you’ll be disappointed.

from Seth. She would

hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way

back to the

tall figure

his imposing presence attracted

for

exited the restaurant, darkness

at the hospital, so

the intensive care

mother, Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

every time, her hope was in

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

something to

walked to her mother’s bedside,

desperately holding on

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

I understand.

the overdue bills, pushing for

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

Sophia got

day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three times a day. It’s taking

You’re only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk

together, indicating

experienced a sharp pang in

support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all

mother this

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

situation had turned into a reason for

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

with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if something happens to your

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had