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.”

but

noticing Leslie

Linda, I must go now. Take

you need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

she left

turned to Leslie, “ID card?

I hope you won’t expose it,”

a good person. You don’t

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from your

you’re overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in

down Linda’s

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

pressed her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you

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

Seth. She would do

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

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

back to

tall figure breezing through like

his imposing presence

out for a slap

restaurant,

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

the intensive care

mother, Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes

to see Ava smiling and calling

every time, her

member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

had something to attend

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside,

in the warmth, desperately

again today,” the family member from the neighboring

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the overdue

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and

“Sure.”

out

Sophia got straight

me five hundred a day. Your mom’s

and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request for

sharp pang in

some seemed bold enough to exploit

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

for her mother this month, she missed several days

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious

into a reason for

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

not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t

had a point. Aurelia had

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to become an orphan,

head back, adopting a posture that suggested