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,

Leslie wasn’t in the mood

Linda, I

anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

that, she

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

won’t expose it,”

person. You don’t need

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of

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

down

was mentioned, his

pressed her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia

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

much different from Seth. She would do anything

dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around

agreed with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

back to the

up, his tall figure breezing through

sound, his imposing

out for a slap

restaurant, darkness had already

missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so

into the intensive

unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

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

every time, her hope was

of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s

something to attend

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her

warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her

today,” the family member

I understand.

the overdue bills, pushing

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got

the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great,

I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your take on

her fingers together, indicating

experienced a sharp pang

lacked support, some seemed

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

for her mother this

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she

leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

had turned into a reason for Sophia to

remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on

someone with my skills

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if something

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

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

back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had