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.”

raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

Ms. Linda, I must

you can

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she

and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become a

now. I hope you won’t

a good person. You don’t need to be

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce from your

to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

mentioned,

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that

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

much different from Seth. She would do anything for

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

mother and providing a

back to the

stood up, his tall figure

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for a slap

exited the restaurant, darkness had

at the hospital, so she had to take a taxi straight

the intensive care

There were tubes and

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava

her

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

had something to

she walked to her

warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother

today,” the family member

I understand.

about the overdue bills, pushing

Elliot, entered the room carrying a

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

got

Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving,

in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person

fingers together, indicating a

a sharp pang

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough

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

to caring for her mother this

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

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

lips together and tried to remain calm.

it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched

silence, furrowed her

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

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

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

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had