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.”

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

Leslie wasn’t in the mood

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I

can look for him

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she left the

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

hope you won’t

is a good person. You don’t need

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce

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

sent a shiver down Linda’s

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would

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

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

wasn’t much different from Seth.

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

the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient

back to the

tall figure breezing through like

his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in the

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had

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

hurried into the intensive care

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

she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to

time, her hope

the neighboring bed nodded

had something

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

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

the doctor came looking for you again today,”

I understand.

was probably about the

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

down the kettle and approached her. “Ms.

“Sure.”

out

got straight to

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

you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your take

her fingers together, indicating a request for

sharp pang

seemed

money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides,

caring for her mother this month, she missed several days

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

leaving her unconscious mother

reason for

together and tried to remain

to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will

had indeed

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

for a

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want

head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had