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.”

hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

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

anything, you can look for him

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she left

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID

now. I hope you won’t expose it,”

good person. You don’t need to be this guarded against

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from

woman you approve

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

mentioned, his demeanor

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women you’ve

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

different from Seth. She

met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a

heading back

his tall figure

of sound, his imposing presence attracted

“Watch out for a

restaurant, darkness had already

of missing the visiting hours at the

the intensive care

were tubes and wires

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

her hope

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

something

explained as she walked to her mother’s

mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately

you again today,” the family member from the neighboring bed informed

understand. Thanks.”

probably about the

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

and approached her.

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the hospital

got straight to the

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

two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t

indicating a

sharp

support, some seemed bold

but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all the valuable jewelry

her mother this month, she missed several days at

so she

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

turned into a reason for Sophia to

and tried to remain

it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

silence, furrowed her

can’t be left alone for a moment. You need

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to

a