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.”

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

Leslie

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

Aurelia, exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she left

turned to Leslie, “ID card?

now. I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

don’t

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce

marry the woman you approve of. I

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

father was mentioned, his

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

be disappointed.

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do anything

immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision

providing a

heading back to

up, his tall figure breezing through like the

the absence of sound, his imposing presence

“Watch out for a slap

Aurelia exited the restaurant,

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

hurried into the intensive care

There were

Aurelia hoped to

time, her

on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why are you

something to

explained as she walked to her

warmth, desperately

today,” the family member

understand. Thanks.”

probably about the overdue

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

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

“Sure.”

out

Sophia got straight to the

day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three

chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person

fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp pang in her

she lacked support, some seemed

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

to caring for her mother this month,

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

turned into a reason for

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

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

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

Aurelia’s silence,

Simmons, your mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want to

a posture that