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.”

her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about

Leslie wasn’t in

Linda, I

you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

that, she

and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when

I hope you won’t

good person. You don’t need to

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from your

the woman you approve of. I hope

shiver down Linda’s

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned,

together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

wasn’t much different from Seth. She

with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money,

mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in

heading back

tall figure breezing through like the

of sound, his imposing presence attracted

“Watch out for

restaurant, darkness had

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

into the intensive

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires

open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

every time, her

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

something to

she walked to her

touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling

looking for you again today,” the

I understand. Thanks.”

the overdue bills, pushing

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we talk

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the

Sophia got straight to the

mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look

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

fingers together, indicating a request

a sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed

stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already

this month, she

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take more

couldn’t risk leaving her

a reason for Sophia to demand a

her lips together and tried to remain

Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t

had a point. Aurelia had indeed

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

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

her

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to become an orphan, would

head back, adopting a