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.”

Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card,

Leslie wasn’t in the mood

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

need anything, you can look

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

she left

to Leslie, “ID card?

won’t expose it,”

person. You don’t need to be

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from your

to marry the woman you approve

shiver down Linda’s spine, even

mentioned, his demeanor would turn

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

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

much different from Seth. She would do

met at stranger for

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in the

back

up, his tall figure breezing through like

sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

“Watch out for a

restaurant,

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she

into the

There were tubes and wires connected

hoped to see Ava smiling and

time, her hope was in

patient on the neighboring bed nodded

had something to

she walked to her mother’s bedside,

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

you again today,” the

I understand. Thanks.”

probably about the overdue

Elliot, entered the room carrying

and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the

outside, Sophia got straight

a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got

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

indicating

experienced a sharp

some seemed bold

but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all

caring for her mother this month, she

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

leaving her unconscious

into a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

lips together and tried to remain

easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia