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.”

looking at her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

I must go now.

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

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed

she left the

and turned to Leslie, “ID card?

won’t expose

don’t need

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce

marry the woman you approve of. I hope you

shiver down

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

day, you will

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

much different from Seth.

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

back to

figure breezing through

sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

for

restaurant, darkness had already

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

into the

unconscious. There were

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

her hope

patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s

something

as she walked to her

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

doctor came looking for you again today,” the family

I understand.

about the overdue bills, pushing for

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we talk

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

got straight to

guy in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three

the only person doing everything, but

pinched her fingers together, indicating

sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

was impossible to stay at the

this month, she

so she couldn’t afford to take more

leaving her

reason for Sophia to

together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree

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

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

silence,

Simmons, your mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment.

her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to become an orphan,

head back, adopting a