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.”

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

noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

Ms. Linda, I

anything, you can

“Sure.”

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

she left

leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become

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

You don’t need

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from your

the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my

down Linda’s spine, even as

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would

pressed her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is

“Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make

from Seth. She

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

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

back

figure breezing

of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

out for a slap in the

exited the restaurant, darkness

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

the intensive care

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

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

her hope

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

something

her mother’s bedside,

gently touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately

you again today,” the family member from the neighboring

I understand.

was probably about the

Elliot, entered the room carrying

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

Sophia got

five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great,

you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your

together, indicating a request for

a sharp

support, some seemed bold

stay

her mother this month,

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

leaving her

turned into a reason for Sophia to

remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the

with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

silence,

alone for

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

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

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no