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

noticing Leslie

Ms. Linda, I must go

you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed

she left

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

won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

good person. You don’t need to be this

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from your

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

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

mentioned, his demeanor

you

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I

much different from Seth. She would do anything for

dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in

back to

figure breezing through like

his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for

the restaurant, darkness

the hospital, so

the

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

open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

every time, her hope

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

something

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

face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling

you again today,” the family

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

the overdue

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

outside, Sophia got straight to the

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. It’s

only person doing everything, but

together, indicating a request

a sharp pang

lacked support, some seemed bold enough

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

caring for her mother this month, she

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

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

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

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

had indeed searched extensively

silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want

a posture that suggested