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.”

handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

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

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

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she left

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

now. I hope you won’t

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

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from

you approve of. I hope you

words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

was mentioned, his demeanor

her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make

wasn’t much different from Seth.

then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention of

with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in the

heading back to the

figure breezing through like the

his

“Watch out for a

restaurant, darkness had

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

into the

Watson, lay unconscious. There were

hoped to see Ava smiling

time, her hope was

patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here.

something to

to her mother’s bedside,

solace in the warmth, desperately holding on

for you again today,” the family

I understand.

probably about the overdue bills, pushing

Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

Sophia got straight

Aurelia, this guy in the next 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 a day. It’s taking

and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t

together, indicating a request

sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed

to earn money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all the valuable

her mother this month, she

so she couldn’t afford

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

reason for Sophia to

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

not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If

had indeed searched extensively before

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment.

her

“Are you threatening me?”

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

a posture that