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.”

Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand

Leslie wasn’t

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

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

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

she left

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

I hope you won’t expose

a good person. You don’t need

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from

overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of.

down Linda’s

father was mentioned,

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

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

Seth.

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

and providing a convenient

heading back

figure breezing through

the absence of sound, his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a slap

the restaurant, darkness had already

the hospital, so she had to take a taxi

into the

mother, Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

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

her hope was

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

had something to attend

as she walked to her mother’s

desperately holding on to the feeling that

today,” the family member from

understand.

about the overdue bills,

Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

got straight to the

next 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 three times a

two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but

indicating a request

a sharp pang in her

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

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

her mother this month, she missed several days at

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

also couldn’t risk leaving her

a reason for Sophia to demand

to remain calm.

with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched

silence, furrowed

left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to

a posture that suggested Aurelia had no