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,

card, noticing Leslie

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I

you can look for him

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she

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

won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

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

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of

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

words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

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

“Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be

much different from Seth. She would do anything for

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

mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in the

heading back to the

tall figure breezing through like the

sound, his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a

the restaurant, darkness

of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she

into the intensive

lay unconscious. There were tubes and

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

time, her hope

neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why are you so

had something

her mother’s bedside,

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

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

I understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue bills,

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

she put down the kettle and

“Sure.”

out of

Sophia got straight to the

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

get that you’re the only person doing

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp pang

some seemed bold enough to

needed to earn money to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold all

for her mother this

she couldn’t afford to take more

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in the

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to

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

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

point. Aurelia had indeed

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

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

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

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

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had