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.”

at her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

I must go now.

numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed

that, she

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

won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

Aurelia is a good person. You don’t need to

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my

you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

down Linda’s spine, even

father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

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

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

much different from Seth.

dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage.

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

back to the

tall figure

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in

exited the restaurant,

the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take

the intensive

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to

time, her hope was

neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why

had something to

her mother’s

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

today,” the family member from the neighboring

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

Sophia Elliot,

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

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

Sophia got

day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got

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

indicating a request

experienced a sharp pang in her

she lacked support, some seemed bold

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

her mother this month, she missed several

so she couldn’t

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

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to

remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree

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

Aurelia had indeed

silence, furrowed her

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

her

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want to become an

head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no