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.”

not for a handshake but to

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now.

can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said,

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed

she left the

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

won’t expose it,” Leslie

You don’t need

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce from your

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

a shiver down

father was mentioned, his demeanor would

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

that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I

from Seth. She would do

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

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

heading back to the

his tall figure breezing through like

the absence of sound, his

“Watch out for a slap

exited the restaurant, darkness

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

the intensive care

unconscious. There were tubes and

Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name as

every time, her hope was in

of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded

something to attend

to her mother’s bedside, placing

mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding

today,”

I understand.

the overdue bills,

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

she put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

Sophia got straight to the

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

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

her fingers together, indicating a request for a

sharp pang in

seemed bold enough to

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

caring for her mother this month, she missed

so she

her unconscious

had turned into a reason

and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

my skills nowadays.

had indeed searched extensively before

silence,

mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if something happens

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had