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

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

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

If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact

that, she left the

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

I hope you won’t

Aurelia is a good person. You don’t need to be this guarded against

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from

the woman you approve

down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

day, you

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

different from Seth.

up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention

the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a

heading back to the

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like the

of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

“Watch out for

exited the restaurant, darkness had

visiting hours at the hospital, so

into the

were tubes

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

time, her hope was in

bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why

had something

her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

the warmth, desperately

again today,” the family member from the neighboring bed informed

understand. Thanks.”

the overdue

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

Sophia got straight to

willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving,

two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away.

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request

a sharp pang in

some seemed

earn money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all

for her mother this month,

she couldn’t

leaving her unconscious

reason

remain

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

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

silence, furrowed her

for a moment. You

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia