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.”

for a handshake but to hand her his ID

noticing Leslie wasn’t

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

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

she left the

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

won’t expose it,” Leslie

good person. You don’t need to be this

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of

you’re overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would

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

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

wasn’t much different from Seth.

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

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

back to

tall figure breezing through

absence of sound, his imposing presence

for a

exited the restaurant, darkness

the hospital, so

the

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected

hoped to see Ava smiling and

time, her hope

of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded

had something

explained as she walked to her mother’s

mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t

you again today,” the family member from the neighboring

understand. Thanks.”

probably about the overdue bills,

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

she put down the kettle and

“Sure.”

out of the hospital

got

this guy in 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

that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So,

indicating

a sharp pang

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough

but it was impossible to stay at

her mother this

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

leaving her unconscious mother alone in

a reason

remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the price

not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want

back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia