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.”

hand, not for a handshake but to

noticing Leslie wasn’t

Linda, I must go now.

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank

she

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did

I hope you won’t expose

good person. You don’t need to be this guarded against

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from your

woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my affairs

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I

from Seth. She would do

with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for

mother and providing a convenient way to spend

heading back to the

figure breezing

absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

for a slap in

the restaurant,

afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital,

hurried into the intensive

unconscious. There were tubes and

hoped to see Ava smiling

every time, her hope was in

neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here.

something to

she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother

again today,” the family

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

the overdue bills,

Elliot, entered the

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

out

got

willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s

only person doing everything, but you

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request

experienced a sharp pang in

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to

impossible to stay at the hospital all day.

mother this month, she missed several days

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

her unconscious mother alone in

into a reason for Sophia to

remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we

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

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

silence, furrowed

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

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

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

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia