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.”

at her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

Linda, I must go now. Take

you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

she

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID

I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

person. You don’t need to be

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from your

to marry the woman you approve

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would

her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in

different from Seth. She would do

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

reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money

heading back

tall figure breezing

his

out for a

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had already

hours at the hospital, so she had to take a

hurried into the

lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected

to

her hope

family member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why are

something to

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

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

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

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

Sophia got straight to

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

in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s

together, indicating a request for

experienced a sharp pang

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

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

mother this month, she missed several

company had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious

this situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

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

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

point. Aurelia had

Aurelia’s silence,

can’t be left alone for a

her

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want to become an

back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia