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.”

raised his hand, not for a handshake but

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take your

Aurelia, exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed

she left

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when

won’t expose it,”

person. You don’t need to be this

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce

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

shiver down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his

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

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

much different 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 around money, without a

providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in the

back to the

tall figure

the absence of sound, his imposing presence

“Watch out for a slap in the

exited the restaurant, darkness

at the hospital, so she had to take a taxi straight

into the intensive care

There were

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

her hope

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

something to attend

she walked to her mother’s bedside,

the warmth, desperately holding on to

today,” the family

understand. Thanks.”

the overdue bills, pushing for

Sophia Elliot, entered the

she put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

out of

outside, Sophia got straight to

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

you know? You’re only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just

indicating

experienced a sharp

she lacked support, some seemed

was impossible to stay at the

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

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia

and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the price

skills

had a point. Aurelia had indeed

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if something happens

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become an

adopting a posture that suggested