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.”

Chapter 1

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

Leslie

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take your

can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said,

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she

and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since

you won’t

person. You don’t

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from

woman you approve of.

down Linda’s spine, even as a

father was mentioned, his

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find

unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make

much different from Seth. She would do

a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger

providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce

heading back to the

figure breezing through like the

his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a

restaurant, darkness

hours at the hospital, so she had to take

the intensive

There were

hoped to see Ava smiling and calling

time, her hope

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

something

walked to her mother’s bedside,

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

came looking for you again today,”

I understand.

was probably about the overdue bills,

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

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

out

got straight

willing to pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve

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

together, indicating a request

a sharp pang in

some seemed bold enough to exploit the

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

this month, she missed several days at

she couldn’t afford

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

a reason for Sophia

remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the price

skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working

had a point. Aurelia had

Aurelia’s silence,

be left alone for a moment. You need

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t

her head back, adopting a posture that