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.”

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

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

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

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

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact

that, she left the

“ID card? Since when

I hope you won’t expose

You don’t need to be

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from your

overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of.

shiver down Linda’s spine, even

mentioned, his demeanor would turn

one day, you will find

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

Seth. She would do anything

up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move

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

back to

his tall figure breezing

of sound, his

“Watch out for

restaurant, darkness had already

visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take

hurried into the intensive care

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

the door, Aurelia hoped to see

her

member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s

had something

as she walked to her

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

came looking for you again today,” the family member from the neighboring bed

understand.

probably about the overdue bills,

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot,

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out

got

hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and

and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s

indicating

a sharp pang

lacked support, some seemed bold

to earn money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all

caring for her mother this month, she missed

so she

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

turned into a reason

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

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

Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to

back, adopting a posture