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.”

not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me

ID card, noticing Leslie

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

she left the

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

you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

good person. You don’t need to

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce

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

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s

father was mentioned, his demeanor would

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

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

much different from Seth. She

a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage.

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient

heading back to the

his tall figure breezing through like the

absence of sound, his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in

restaurant,

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

into the

There were tubes and wires connected to her

open the door, Aurelia hoped to

her

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

had something

walked to her mother’s

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

today,” the family member from

I understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

got straight to

to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly

you’re the only person doing

her fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp pang in her

seemed bold enough

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

mother this

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

a reason for Sophia to demand

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

easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully.

her

“Are you threatening me?”

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

head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had