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.”

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

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I

need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

she left

Leslie, “ID card?

now. I hope you won’t

don’t need to be this guarded

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from your

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

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the

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

Seth. She would do anything for

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

agreed with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in the

back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing through

sound, his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for

restaurant, darkness had already

hours at the hospital, so she

into the intensive

lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

Aurelia hoped to

time, her hope was

of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why are you so late

had something to attend

walked to her mother’s

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

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

I understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue bills,

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

kettle and

“Sure.”

Sophia out of

got straight

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

you’re the only person doing everything, but

her fingers together, indicating a

experienced a sharp

lacked support, some seemed

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

her mother this month, she missed several days

so she couldn’t afford

leaving her unconscious mother

had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand

lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree

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

had

silence,

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

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to become an orphan, would

a posture that suggested Aurelia