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

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

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

If you need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she left the

“ID card? Since when did you

now. I hope you won’t expose it,”

good person. You don’t

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from your

promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t

down Linda’s spine, even as

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his

day, you will find that

“Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

much different from Seth. She

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

with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

heading back

his tall figure breezing

his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in

Aurelia exited the restaurant,

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

the

There were tubes and wires connected to

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava

every time, her

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

something to attend

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

in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t

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

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

probably about the overdue bills,

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the hospital

outside, Sophia got

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

you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t

pinched her fingers together, indicating

experienced a sharp pang in

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to

needed 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

mother this month, she missed

so she couldn’t afford to take

risk leaving her unconscious mother

into a reason for Sophia to demand

lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays.

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want to become

head back, adopting a