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.”

a handshake but to hand her his

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

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

If you need anything, you can look for him

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed

that, she

Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become a

I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

You don’t need to be

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

the woman you approve of. I hope

sent a shiver down Linda’s

mentioned,

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

so?I’m afraid you’ll be

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do anything

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

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to

heading back to the

figure

his imposing presence attracted

“Watch out for a slap in

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had

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

hurried into the intensive care

There were tubes and wires connected

Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name as

her

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

had something to

to her mother’s bedside,

the warmth, desperately

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

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can

“Sure.”

out of

Sophia got straight

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

two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but

together, indicating a

a sharp

seemed bold enough to exploit the

but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides,

this month, she missed several days at

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

risk leaving her

reason for

and tried to remain calm.

not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

Aurelia’s silence,

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

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

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

adopting a posture