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 to hand her his ID card, saying briefly,

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

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

with Leslie. If you need anything, you can

“Sure.”

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

she

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

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

good person. You don’t need to

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

you’re overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t

sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

was mentioned, his

“Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is

“Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be

from Seth. She

boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient

back to

figure breezing through like the

absence of sound, his imposing presence

out for a

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness

visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to

hurried into the intensive care

mother, Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and

open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava

her hope

bed

something

to her mother’s bedside,

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

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

I understand.

probably about the

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the

got straight to

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

only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk

her fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp pang

some seemed bold

cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had

mother this month, she missed several days at

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

risk leaving her unconscious

turned into a reason for

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

dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

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 I leave, what if something

her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t want to become an

her head back, adopting a