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

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

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

anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she left the

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

I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

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

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of

approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my affairs

a shiver down Linda’s

father was mentioned,

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

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

much different from Seth. She

broke up with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for

his mother and providing a

heading back to the

up, his tall figure breezing through like

the absence of sound, his imposing

whispered, “Watch out for a

exited the restaurant, darkness

afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital,

into the intensive

unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to her

pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and

every time, her

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

something to attend

her

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

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

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the overdue bills, pushing

the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

Sophia out

outside, Sophia got straight

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

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

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request for

a sharp

some seemed bold

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 the

caring for her mother this month, she

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

a reason for Sophia to

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

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 indeed searched extensively before finding

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

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

her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

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

a posture that suggested Aurelia had no