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.”

a handshake but

noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood for

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

can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she

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

now. I hope you won’t expose it,”

person. You don’t

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from

marry the woman you approve of. I

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

you will find that Aurelia

that so?I’m afraid you’ll be

different from Seth.

then immediately met at

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

back to the

stood up, his tall figure breezing

sound, his imposing presence attracted

for a slap

the restaurant, darkness had

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so

hurried into the intensive care

unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name

time, her hope

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

had something to

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

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

for you again today,” the family member from the

I understand. Thanks.”

about the overdue

Elliot,

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

got

hundred a day. Your mom’s not

know? You’re only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request

sharp pang in

some seemed bold enough to exploit the

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

to caring for her mother this month, she missed several

expressed dissatisfaction, so she

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

into a reason for Sophia to demand

lips together and tried to remain

it’s not easy to find someone with my skills

Aurelia had indeed searched

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

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

back, adopting a posture that