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

Leslie wasn’t in the

Ms. Linda, I must

you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she left

to Leslie, “ID card? Since

hope you won’t

person. You don’t need to

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce

overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

despicable father was mentioned, his

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

you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes

different from Seth. She would do anything

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

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

back to

up, his tall figure breezing through like

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

out for a slap in

restaurant, darkness

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

the intensive

were tubes and wires

the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

every time, her hope

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

something

walked to her

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

for you again today,” the family member from the neighboring

understand. Thanks.”

about the

Elliot, entered

put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

out of the hospital

got

this guy in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three times a

get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So,

pinched her fingers together, indicating

experienced a sharp pang in

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough

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

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

so she couldn’t afford to take more

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

this situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

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

to find someone with my skills nowadays. If

had a point. Aurelia had indeed

silence, furrowed her

for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t want to become an

back, adopting a posture that suggested