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.”

hand, not for a handshake but to

Leslie wasn’t in the

I must go

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

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp

she

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

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

is a good person. You don’t need to

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my

approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

mentioned, his demeanor would

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women you’ve

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

from Seth. She would do anything for

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

with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend

back to

tall figure breezing through like the

his imposing

out for a

exited the restaurant,

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

hurried into the intensive

lay unconscious. There were

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

her hope

family member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here.

something to

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling

again today,”

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the overdue bills, pushing

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we talk

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

got

hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing

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

her fingers together, indicating a request for a

sharp pang

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the

mother this month, she missed several

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

her

reason for Sophia to demand a higher

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

easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

silence,

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

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had