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.”

Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

I must go now. Take your

numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

that, she left the

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

now. I hope you won’t expose it,”

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

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce from

overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my

words sent a shiver down Linda’s

mentioned, his demeanor

you will find that Aurelia is different from the

that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in judging

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would

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

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to

back

up, his tall figure breezing through like the

the absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

out for a slap in

restaurant, darkness

afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take a

into the intensive care

were tubes

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name as

every time, her hope was in

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

something

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

touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t

again today,” the family

I understand.

about the

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the

Sophia got straight to

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

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

together, indicating

sharp

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

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

her mother this month, she missed several days

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

her unconscious mother alone in the

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia

and tried to remain calm.

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

a point. Aurelia had indeed

silence, furrowed her

Simmons, your mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want to become

back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia