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.”

his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me is

Leslie wasn’t in the mood

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

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

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she left the

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since

won’t

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

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

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

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

mentioned,

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women you’ve

you’ll be

much different 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 of

the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient

back to the

up, his tall figure breezing through like

of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

for a

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness

the hospital, so she had to take a taxi

the intensive care

There were

hoped to see

time, her

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

had something to

she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her

the warmth, desperately holding

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

understand.

probably about the overdue bills,

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot,

the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

got straight

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

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

her fingers together, indicating a

sharp pang in her

some seemed

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

to caring for her mother this month, she

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

her unconscious mother

reason for Sophia

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

dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

for a

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want to become an

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no