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,

noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now.

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

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp

that, she

Leslie, “ID card? Since when

won’t

person. You don’t need to

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from your

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

shiver down Linda’s spine, even

mentioned,

one day, you will find that Aurelia

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

different from Seth.

boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for

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

heading back

tall figure breezing through like

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

whispered, “Watch out for a

Aurelia exited the restaurant,

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

hurried into the intensive

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes

the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name as

every time, her hope

patient on the neighboring bed

something

to her mother’s bedside,

touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the

doctor came looking for you again today,” the family member from the neighboring

understand.

probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

and approached

“Sure.”

Sophia out

Sophia got straight to

this guy in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great,

in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So,

her fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp

support, some seemed

impossible to stay at the hospital all

this

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

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

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

point. Aurelia had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

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

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to

head back, adopting a posture