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.”

for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about

noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a

she left the

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

you won’t expose

a good person. You don’t need to

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from your

to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you

a shiver down

was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia

be

from Seth.

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

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

heading back to the

his tall figure breezing through like the

his imposing presence

out for a

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had already

hours at the hospital, so she had to

hurried into the

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

hoped to see

her

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

had something to attend

to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

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

you again today,” the family member from the

I understand.

was probably about the

Sophia Elliot, entered the room

the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the

got straight

hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look after her three times a day.

chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request for

experienced a sharp

seemed bold enough to

medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital

for her mother this month, she

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she

leaving her unconscious mother alone in

reason for Sophia to demand a higher

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

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

point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become an orphan, would

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had