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.”

but to

noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take your

need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she left

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

you won’t expose it,” Leslie

person. You don’t need to be this

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce from your

you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

sent a shiver down Linda’s

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would

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

“Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be

different from Seth. She

for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention of

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce

back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like

of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

out for a

exited the restaurant,

visiting hours at the hospital, so she had

the intensive

were tubes and wires connected to her

to see Ava smiling and calling her name

her hope was in

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

something to

as she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

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

looking for you again today,” the family member from

understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue bills,

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

got straight 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

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

indicating a request for a

sharp pang in her

she lacked support, some seemed bold

medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she

mother this month, she missed several days

she couldn’t afford to take more

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

a reason for

pressed her lips together and tried to remain

Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

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

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to

back, adopting a posture