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.”

her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly,

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

Linda, I

need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she

“ID card? Since when did you become

won’t expose it,”

is a good person. You don’t need to

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from your

woman you approve of. I hope you

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

mentioned, his demeanor would turn

day, you will find that Aurelia is

that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

much different from Seth.

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

with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

heading back to the

stood up, his tall figure

of sound, his imposing

for a slap in

Aurelia exited the restaurant,

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

hurried into the

Watson, lay unconscious. There were

door, Aurelia hoped to

every time, her hope was in

the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s

something to attend

her mother’s bedside,

desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t left

looking for you again today,” the

I understand.

was probably about the overdue bills,

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out

Sophia got straight to

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

only person doing everything, but you can’t

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request

sharp

some seemed bold enough

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

this

so she couldn’t afford to

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

a reason for Sophia to demand

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

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

Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested