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.”

her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying

Leslie

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

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

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

she left

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

now. I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

person. You don’t need to be this guarded

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from

approve of. I

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

was mentioned,

you

be

different from Seth. She would do

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

providing a convenient

heading back to

tall figure breezing through like

absence of sound, his

out for a slap

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had already

at the hospital, so

hurried into the intensive care

There were tubes and

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

time, her hope

on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s

something

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

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

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

understand. Thanks.”

about the

Elliot,

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

“Sure.”

out of

Sophia got

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

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

her fingers together, indicating a

experienced a sharp

seemed bold enough to

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

her mother this

dissatisfaction, so she

leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

this situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we

to find someone with my skills nowadays. If

had indeed searched extensively before

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

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

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t

head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no