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.”

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

noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I

exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she left

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

now. I hope you won’t

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

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of

the woman you approve of. I hope you

sent a shiver down Linda’s

father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find

you’ll be

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do anything for

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

and providing

back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like the

the absence of sound, his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in the

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness

afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital,

hurried into the

There were tubes and wires

the door, Aurelia hoped to

time, her

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

had something to

her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

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

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

I understand. Thanks.”

the overdue bills, pushing

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

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

“Sure.”

out

got straight to the

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

you know? You’re only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just

indicating a request for a

a sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

impossible to stay at the hospital

mother this month, she missed

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

her unconscious

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

her lips 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

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

for a moment. You need to think carefully.

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t want to become an

a posture that suggested Aurelia had