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.”

for a handshake but to hand her his ID card,

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

I must go

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

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp

she left

to Leslie, “ID card? Since

now. I hope you won’t expose it,”

good person. You don’t need to be this guarded against

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my

promised to marry the woman you approve of.

down Linda’s spine,

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

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

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

from Seth. She would do anything

for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and

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

heading back

tall figure breezing

his imposing

“Watch out for

the restaurant,

afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so

the intensive care

were tubes and wires

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

time, her hope

bed nodded slightly,

something

explained as she walked to her

in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother

looking for you again today,” the family member

understand. Thanks.”

the overdue

Sophia Elliot, entered the room

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we talk

“Sure.”

Sophia out

Sophia got straight to

mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three times

you’re the only person doing everything,

together, indicating a request for

experienced a sharp

lacked support, some seemed

mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides,

her mother this month, she missed several days

expressed dissatisfaction, so she

leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

reason

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

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

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t

head back, adopting a posture that