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.”

for a handshake but

noticing Leslie

Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take

you can look for

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

she left the

Leslie, “ID

won’t expose it,”

person. You don’t need to be this guarded

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from

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

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

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

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

different from Seth. She would do anything for

at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money

heading back to the

up, his tall figure breezing through like the

absence of sound, his imposing presence

“Watch out for

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness

at the hospital, so she had

hurried into the

mother, Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

her hope

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

something to

as she walked to her mother’s bedside,

the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t

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

I understand. Thanks.”

probably about the overdue

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

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

“Sure.”

out

outside, Sophia got straight

Aurelia, 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

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

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request

sharp pang

some seemed bold enough to

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

this month, she missed

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

leaving her

situation had turned into a reason for

her lips together and tried to remain

expressed dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t

Aurelia had

silence, furrowed her

for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become an

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia