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.”

a handshake but to hand her his

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

Ms. Linda, I must

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

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact

she left

to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you

hope you won’t expose

don’t need

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of

woman you approve

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

mentioned, his demeanor would turn

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

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do anything

with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger

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

back

figure breezing through

absence of sound, his imposing presence

“Watch out for a slap in

exited the restaurant,

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

into the intensive care

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her

every time, her hope

member of the patient on the neighboring bed

something

she walked to her mother’s bedside,

the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her

the doctor came looking for you again today,” the family member

I understand.

was probably about the overdue

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we talk

“Sure.”

Sophia out

outside, Sophia got

is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving,

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

indicating a request for

sharp pang in

support, some seemed

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

this month, she missed

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take more

her unconscious mother

this situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to

to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we

Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

left alone for a moment.

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t

a posture that