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.”

a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying

Leslie wasn’t in the

Ms. Linda, I must

you can

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she left the

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

you won’t expose

is a good person. You don’t need

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from

to marry the woman you approve of.

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned,

one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the

afraid you’ll be disappointed.

from Seth. She would

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

his mother and providing a convenient way to

heading back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing through

absence of sound, his imposing

“Watch out for a slap in the

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness

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

the

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes

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

her hope

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

had something

walked to her mother’s

warmth, desperately holding on to the

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

I understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

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

the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the

Sophia got straight to

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

I get that you’re the only

fingers together, indicating a request for

experienced a sharp pang in her

seemed bold enough

needed to earn money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay

this month, she

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

leaving her

reason for Sophia

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t

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

had indeed searched extensively before finding

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

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

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested