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.”

at her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

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

exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

she left

turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did

won’t expose it,”

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

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

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

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

mentioned, his demeanor would turn

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

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make

much different from Seth. She would do anything for

immediately met at

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

back

tall figure breezing

of sound, his

for a slap in the

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness

the

the

unconscious. There were tubes and

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling

time, her hope was in

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

something to

to her mother’s bedside, placing

solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother

today,” the family member from

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the overdue bills, pushing for

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

out of the

Sophia got straight to the

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

only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s

her fingers together, indicating a request

sharp pang in her

support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

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

this month, she missed several days at

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

couldn’t risk leaving her

reason

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

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

Aurelia had indeed searched

silence,

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

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to

a posture that suggested Aurelia had no