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.”

a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take

with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s number

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she left

watched Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since

you won’t

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

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce

you’re 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 spine, even as

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you

be disappointed. I don’t

from Seth. She

up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient

back to the

his tall figure

sound, his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had already

at the

hurried into the

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes

the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling

time, her hope

bed nodded slightly,

had something

as she walked to her

seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother

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

understand. Thanks.”

probably about the overdue bills, pushing

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

she put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the

Sophia got straight

in 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 a day. It’s

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

fingers together, indicating a request for a

a sharp pang

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

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

to caring for her mother this month, she missed several

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

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

turned into a reason for Sophia to

and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If

point. Aurelia had indeed

seeing Aurelia’s 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

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t want to

back, adopting a posture that suggested