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.”

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

Leslie

Linda, I must go now. Take

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

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

that, she

turned to Leslie, “ID card?

I hope you won’t expose

person. You don’t

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my

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

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

mentioned,

day, you will find

remained unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

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

hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and

agreed with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

heading back to the

his tall figure breezing through

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

“Watch out for

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had

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

the intensive

There were tubes and wires connected to her

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

every time, her hope was

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

had something to

to her mother’s bedside, placing

her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the

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

I understand. Thanks.”

probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

out of the hospital

got

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

that you’re the only

indicating

experienced a sharp pang

lacked support, some seemed bold

to stay at the hospital

to caring for her mother this month, she

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

into a reason for Sophia to demand a

remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we

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

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

Aurelia’s silence,

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

her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t

back, adopting a posture that