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.”

for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

I must go

need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she left

“ID card? Since when did you

now. I hope you won’t expose it,”

Aurelia is a good person. You don’t need to be this guarded

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

down Linda’s spine, even

father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

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

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

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

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

mother and providing a convenient way

heading back

his tall figure breezing through like

absence of sound, his imposing presence

“Watch out for a slap

exited the restaurant, darkness had already

at the hospital, so she had to take a

hurried into the

were tubes and wires connected to her

the door, Aurelia hoped to

every time, her hope was

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

had something to attend

as she walked to her mother’s bedside,

gently touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t left

again today,” the family member from the

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

the overdue bills, pushing

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

Sophia got straight to the

day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three times a day. It’s taking

only person

her fingers together, indicating a request for a

sharp pang in

some seemed bold enough

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

for her mother this month, she missed several days

expressed dissatisfaction, so she

her unconscious mother alone in

turned into a reason for Sophia to

tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop

had

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

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

her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want

back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no