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.”

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

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go

you can

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

she

and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when

you won’t expose

You don’t need to

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from

marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my affairs

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

father was mentioned,

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is

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

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do

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

with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way

heading back

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like

his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in

the restaurant, darkness had

the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had

hurried into the intensive care

There were tubes and wires connected

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to

every time, her hope

patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

something

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her

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

today,” the family member from the neighboring

I understand. Thanks.”

about the overdue bills, pushing

Sophia Elliot, entered

and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we talk

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

got straight to

me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve

only person doing

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request

sharp

seemed bold enough to exploit the

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

this month,

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

into a reason for Sophia to

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

to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

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

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become an

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia