Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 9

Leslie expected to find his house in a mess the way Daniel had left it, but a subtle scent of lemon greeted him.

In the entrance, men’s and women’s shoes were neatly arranged.

The rest of the house was immaculately clean as if all the chaos had never occurred.

If he hadn’t seen the photos Daniel took, he would have wondered if this was his house. Aurelia had managed to clean up everything.

At that moment, the door to the master bedroom opened.

Aurelia, wrapped in a towel, walked out.

Her slender figure caught Leslie’s eye.

With semi–dried strands of hair sticking to her blushing face, she exuded an indescribable sense of endearment, much more beautiful than her usual well–behaved appearance.

Water droplets fell from her hair. Her skin glistened, revealing straight legs, snow–white and slightly pink from the warm bath. The effect was particularly alluring.

Leslie’s breath hitched as he narrowed his eyes.

Aurelia, tilting her head while drying her hair, only noticed the unfamiliar gaze when she raised her head..

The two locked eyes. She hastily tightened the towel around her.

Didn’t Linda say Leslie wouldn’t come back if he worked late?

She was just lazy and didn’t bother to grab her pajamas.

This was just unfortunate timing.

“You, you’re back?”

“I thought you left. Didn’t expect you to be so patient.”

Leslie withdrew his gaze, turned around, and poured a glass of water. His voice was still as cold as ever, even carrying a hint of disdain.

Glancing at the master bedroom behind Aurelia, he made it clear that it was his room.

Aurelia, following his gaze toward the master bedroom, immediately understood the misunderstanding.

“Mr. Synder…”

“Ms. Simmons, we should understand that this marriage is a mutual arrangement, so don’t overstep any boundaries.”

Leslie emphasized the last five words.

Already feeling somewhat embarrassed, Aurelia became even more ashamed when Leslie misunderstood her intentions.

Chapte

at Leslie, and was about to speak when the

before walking towards

Synder is right. Since we have a mutual arrangement, you could have refused Ms. Linda if you didn’t want me to move in. There’s no need for these unnecessary

halted, looking at Aurelia

entrance, “Mr. Synder, you look perfectly fine. I never expected such at significant difference in your left and right foot sizes. They were three sizes

was momentarily stunned, cursing Daniel in his

his competence. Daniel made such a

I thought you would come back earlier. Secondly, the shower in the guest bathroom was broken. I had spent three hours cleaning up this place so I smelled like crap.

“Three minutes?” Leslie asked.

“Wait a moment.”

underwear and a nightgown within a

of the house during cleaning, she had other

but resolving it sooner seemed better since things had reached

the living room, she handed the file

puzzled for

the file.

read the contents, Leslie’s typically stoic expression revealed

“A cohabitation agreement?”

I can tell you’re not satisfied with me. You married me just to appease Ms. Linda, and I appreciate her fondness for me. So, since Ms. Linda

no strings attached. I’ve detailed

necessary.”

handed him a

take the pen but questioningly

Aurelia had stated, most of the content

nothing about finances, except for one surprising

waiving property

divorc

digger

kind of game are you

think

believe me, we can

П

give her a

woman eager to establish clear boundaries

that was good for

took the pen and signed

After signing, she even picked it up to check for

didn’t notice the wet coat with a tobacco scent coming towards her until it

she looked down at the coat only to realize the chest area of her nightgown was already

body when wet, revealing not only

the coat, her cheeks

at Leslie and noticed that he had been standing

breathed a sigh of relief as

probably never lacked women. He simply couldn’t be bothered with someone

he tactfully turned her down without subjecting her to the embarrassment of being “soaked.” He graciously avoided

be too torturous to live