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.”

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

card, noticing Leslie

Ms. Linda, I

exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she left the

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

you won’t

You don’t need to be

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce

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

shiver down Linda’s spine, even as a

father was mentioned, his demeanor

you will find that Aurelia is

unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be

much different from Seth.

up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money,

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

heading back to the

figure breezing through like

his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a slap

exited the restaurant, darkness

at the hospital, so she had

hurried into the intensive

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to

her hope was

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

had something to attend

to her

desperately holding on

today,” the family member from the neighboring

understand.

was probably about the overdue

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the

Sophia got straight to the

this guy 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

only person

fingers together, indicating

a sharp pang

support, some seemed bold enough

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

caring for her mother this month, she missed several

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

her unconscious mother alone

a reason for Sophia to demand a higher

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

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

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

silence,

your mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for

frowned as her

“Are you threatening me?”

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

adopting a posture