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.”

but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

I

exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp

she left the

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

now. I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

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

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from

approve of. I hope you won’t

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

mentioned, his

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

remained unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

much different from Seth.

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

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend

heading back to the

tall figure breezing through like the

absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted

for a

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take

into the

lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to her

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

her hope was

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

something to attend

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

in the warmth, desperately holding

today,” the family

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

got straight to

room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her

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

together, indicating

a sharp

seemed bold enough to

stay

this month,

she couldn’t afford to take

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

to remain calm.

find someone with my skills nowadays.

had indeed

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

so long, and she can’t be left alone for

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t want

her head back, adopting a posture