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.”

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

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

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

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

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she left

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

I hope you won’t expose it,”

a good person. You don’t need to be this guarded against

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce from

promised to marry the woman you approve of. I

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

father was mentioned, his

pressed her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from

remained unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would

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

with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a

back to

stood up, his tall figure

of sound, his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for a

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had already

of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had

hurried into the intensive care

lay unconscious. There were

Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name as

time, her

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

had something to

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

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

you again today,” the family member from the neighboring bed

understand.

probably about the overdue

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot,

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got

to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly

only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request

experienced a sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to

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

to caring for her mother this

so she

her unconscious

had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand

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

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

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

Simmons, your mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if something happens to

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t

her head back, adopting a posture that