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.”

looking at her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

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

you need anything, you can look

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she

to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you

hope you won’t expose

good person. You don’t need

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of

the woman you approve of. I hope you

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

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes

different from Seth. She would

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

providing a

heading back to the

his tall figure

sound, his

“Watch out for a slap in

restaurant,

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to

hurried into the intensive

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

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

her hope was

patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

had something to

her mother’s bedside, placing

desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t left

you again today,”

I understand. Thanks.”

about the overdue bills, pushing for

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

down the kettle and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

out

Sophia got

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

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

fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp

support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

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

caring for her mother this month, she missed several days at

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

a reason

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the

not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays.

had indeed searched

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

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

her

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had