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 hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information

card, noticing Leslie

Linda, I must go now. Take your

If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she

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

you won’t expose

don’t need to be this guarded

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce from

overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you

shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

mentioned, his demeanor

lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different

“Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be

different from Seth. She would do anything

met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money,

his mother and providing a convenient way

heading back

his tall figure breezing through like the

of sound, his imposing presence attracted

for

restaurant, darkness

at the hospital, so she

the

unconscious. There were tubes

the door, Aurelia hoped to

every time, her hope was in

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

something to

she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

in the warmth, desperately holding

for you again today,” the family

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the overdue

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

Sophia got straight

in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing

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

together, indicating

experienced a sharp

support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay

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

she couldn’t afford to take

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

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

together and tried to remain calm.

“Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

be left alone for a moment.

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t want to become

head back, adopting a