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.”

for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying

ID card, noticing Leslie

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

can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed

that, she left

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

hope you won’t expose

person. You don’t

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from

approve of. I

down Linda’s spine, even as

father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

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

you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make

much different from Seth. She would do

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

providing a convenient way

heading back to the

figure

of sound, his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness

afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital,

the intensive care

unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

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

every time, her hope was

member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

something to attend

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her

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

came looking for you again today,” the family member from the

I understand.

the

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot,

put down the kettle and

“Sure.”

out of the

outside, Sophia got straight to the

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

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

fingers together, indicating a request for a

sharp pang in

support, some seemed bold enough to

expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had

this month, she missed several days at

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

her unconscious mother

reason for Sophia to demand a

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

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

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

Aurelia’s silence,

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

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

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

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had