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.”

raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

I

exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number towards

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp

that, she left

“ID card? Since when did you become

I hope you won’t expose

is a good person. You don’t need to be

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of

to marry the woman you approve

shiver down

mentioned, his

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women you’ve

be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in

different from Seth.

broke up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at

the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

back to

figure breezing through

sound, his imposing presence attracted

“Watch out for a slap

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had already

the hospital, so

the intensive

lay unconscious. There were tubes

hoped to see Ava smiling and calling

time, her hope was

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

something

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her

you again today,” the family member from

understand. Thanks.”

about the overdue

Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out

outside, Sophia got straight to the

to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after

only person doing everything, but you can’t just

her fingers together, indicating a

a sharp pang

support, some seemed bold enough

expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all the valuable jewelry at

her mother this month,

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take more

her unconscious mother alone

a reason for Sophia to

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

my skills

had a point. Aurelia had

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

Simmons, your mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia