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 hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

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

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she left

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when

I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

good person. You don’t

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my

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

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

mentioned, his demeanor would

you will find that

that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in judging

Seth. She would do anything for

immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a

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

back

figure breezing through

the absence of sound, his imposing presence

out for a slap in the

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness

at the hospital, so she

the intensive

were tubes

to see Ava

time, her hope

family member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

had something to

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling

doctor came looking for you again today,” the family member from

I understand.

about the overdue

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

Sophia out

Sophia got

the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great,

and I get that you’re the only person

fingers together, indicating a request

a sharp

lacked support, some seemed bold

to stay at

mother this month, she missed several days

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

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

reason for

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

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

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

silence, furrowed

left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if something happens to your

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to become

head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had