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.”

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

noticing Leslie wasn’t in

Ms. Linda, I

need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she

leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since

you won’t expose

You don’t

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my

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

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

was mentioned, his demeanor

day, you will

that so?I’m afraid you’ll be

Seth. She would do

hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without

and providing

heading back to

figure breezing through like

the absence of sound, his imposing

for

restaurant, darkness

visiting hours at the hospital, so she

the intensive care

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes

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

her hope was

patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here.

something to attend

walked to her mother’s

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

doctor came looking for you again today,” the

I understand.

was probably about the overdue

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

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and

“Sure.”

Sophia out

outside, Sophia got straight to the

in the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s

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

together, indicating a

a sharp pang in her

some seemed

medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay

to caring for her mother this month, she missed several

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

leaving her

this situation had turned into a reason for

remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we

skills nowadays. If you don’t

Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

your mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that