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.”

Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me is

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go

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

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact

that, she

to Leslie, “ID card?

hope you won’t expose it,”

Aurelia is a good person. You don’t

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my

I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of.

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

father was mentioned, his

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

be disappointed. I

different from Seth. She would do anything

a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around

the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend

heading back to the

his tall figure

sound, his imposing presence attracted

out for a slap in

exited the restaurant, darkness had

hours at the hospital, so she had to take a taxi straight

the intensive care

were

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

every time, her hope was in

on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s

something

her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t

today,” the family member

understand.

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

caregiver, Sophia Elliot,

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the

Sophia got straight to the

the next room is willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three times a day.

and I get that you’re the only person

indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp

support, some seemed bold enough

stay at the hospital all

caring for her mother this month, she missed

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

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

had turned into a reason for Sophia to

lips together and tried to remain calm.

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

point. Aurelia had

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want

a posture that suggested