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.”

a handshake but to hand her his ID card,

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take

anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp

that, she left the

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

you won’t expose it,” Leslie

person. You don’t need to be this

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce

you approve

shiver down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his

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

that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do

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

his mother and providing a

back

up, his tall figure

his imposing presence

out for a

restaurant,

at the hospital, so she had to take

into the intensive

lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

to see Ava smiling and

every time, her hope was in

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

had something to

to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her

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

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the overdue

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

Sophia got straight to

Aurelia, this guy in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve

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

fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp pang

she lacked support, some seemed bold

to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold

caring for her mother this month, she missed

she couldn’t afford

her

had turned into a reason for Sophia to

and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

point. Aurelia had

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

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

her head back, adopting a posture that