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.”

a handshake but to

Leslie

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

If you need anything, you can look for him on

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact

that, she

watched Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become a

won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

person. You don’t need to be this guarded against

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce

I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve

down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned,

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

you’ll be

from Seth. She would do anything for

immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move

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

back to the

his tall figure breezing

his

“Watch out for a slap in the

exited the restaurant,

hours at the hospital, so she had to

the intensive care

were tubes

the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name

every time, her hope was in

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

had something to

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding

for you again today,” the family

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

outside, Sophia got

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

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

her fingers together, indicating a request

a sharp pang

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough

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

she couldn’t afford to take

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious

had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand

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

with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

alone for a moment. You need to think

her

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia