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.”

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

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

Linda, I must go now. Take your

with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number towards

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she

to Leslie, “ID

hope you won’t expose it,”

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

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

you approve of. I hope

down Linda’s spine, even as

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would

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

different from Seth. She would do anything for

with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to

heading back to the

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like the

the absence of sound, his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in

exited the restaurant, darkness

hours at the hospital, so

the intensive

There were tubes and wires connected to

door, Aurelia hoped to

her hope

neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why are you

something

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

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

doctor came looking for you again today,” the

understand.

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot,

down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

got

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

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

indicating a request for

a sharp pang in

she lacked support, some seemed

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

mother this month, she

dissatisfaction, so she

couldn’t risk leaving her

reason for Sophia to demand

together and tried to remain

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

Aurelia had indeed searched

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to become

adopting a