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

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now.

can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she

“ID card? Since when did you become a

you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

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

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from

woman you approve of. I hope you won’t

shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

mentioned, his demeanor would turn

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will

you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in

from Seth. She would do anything

broke up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in

heading back

figure

absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted

for a

the restaurant, darkness had

the hospital, so she had to

into the intensive care

were tubes and wires connected

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

her

on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

something to attend

to her mother’s bedside,

the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that

for you again today,” the family member from

understand.

the overdue bills, pushing for

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

down the kettle and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

out of

got straight to the

day. Your mom’s not

you’re the only

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request for a

a sharp

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all the

to caring for her mother this month, she missed several days at

she couldn’t afford to

leaving her unconscious mother

a reason for Sophia to demand a

remain calm.

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

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

silence, furrowed her

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

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to become an

a posture that suggested Aurelia