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 to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information

Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

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

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she left

Leslie, “ID card? Since when did

now. I hope you won’t expose it,”

You don’t need

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my

the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

father was mentioned, his demeanor

lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you

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

Seth.

boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention

and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in

heading back to

tall figure breezing through like

of sound, his imposing presence

for a

exited the restaurant, darkness had already

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

the intensive

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling

every time, her hope was

neighboring bed nodded

something to attend

she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

solace in the warmth, desperately

the doctor came looking for you again today,” the family member from the

I understand.

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

down the kettle and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the hospital

outside, Sophia got

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

you’re the only

together, indicating a request for

a sharp pang in her

seemed bold enough

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

for her mother this month, she missed several

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

reason for Sophia to demand

remain calm.

skills nowadays. If you don’t increase

had indeed searched extensively before finding

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to become an

a posture that suggested Aurelia had