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.”

a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly,

Leslie wasn’t in

Ms. Linda, I

exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she

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

now. I hope you won’t expose it,”

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

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

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

a shiver down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women you’ve

be disappointed. I

from Seth.

hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for

mother and providing

heading back to

his tall figure breezing through

sound, his imposing presence

“Watch out for a slap in

exited the restaurant, darkness had

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

the intensive

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were

she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her

her hope

member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

something

she walked to her mother’s

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

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

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

got straight

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

only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t

indicating a request for a

a sharp

seemed bold enough to exploit the

to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay

for her mother this month,

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

had turned into a reason for Sophia to

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

find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

point. Aurelia had indeed

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

can’t be left alone for

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t

head back, adopting a