Married in a Flash Embarking on the Journey to Wealth

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.”

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

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie

Synder, Ms. Linda, I

Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she

to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become a

I hope you won’t expose

You don’t need to be this guarded

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from your

woman you approve of. I

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

mentioned,

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

you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in judging

Seth.

up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision

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

back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing

of sound, his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in the

exited the restaurant, darkness had already

the visiting hours at the hospital,

hurried into the intensive care

There were

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

every time, her hope was

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

something

she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

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

came looking for you again today,” the family

understand. Thanks.”

probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the

got straight to

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

you know? You’re only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk

her fingers together, indicating a request for

experienced a sharp pang in

some seemed bold enough to exploit

was impossible to stay at

caring for her mother this

dissatisfaction, so she

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand

together and tried to remain calm.

someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

silence, furrowed

for a

her

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want to become an orphan, would

her head back, adopting a