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

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

I must go now.

can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

WhatsApp

that, she left the

to Leslie, “ID card?

I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

You don’t

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

the woman you approve of. I hope you

down Linda’s spine,

despicable father was mentioned,

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will

afraid you’ll be disappointed.

Seth. She would do anything

for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move

with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

heading back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like the

his imposing presence attracted

“Watch out for a slap in

restaurant, darkness

at the hospital, so she had to take a

the intensive

unconscious. There were

the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her

every time, her hope was in

member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly,

had something to attend

her

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

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

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

the overdue bills,

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

Sophia got

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

only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away.

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request for a

sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at

caring for her mother this month,

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

risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

turned into a reason for Sophia to demand

her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

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

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

silence,

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

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t

a posture that suggested Aurelia