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

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

Linda, I must

with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact

that, she left the

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

won’t expose

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

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from your

the woman you approve of. I hope you

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s

father was mentioned, his demeanor would

you

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

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do

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

his mother and providing a convenient way to

back

figure breezing through like the

absence of sound, his imposing presence

for a

the restaurant, darkness

missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she

the intensive care

were tubes

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and

her hope was

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

something to

her mother’s bedside, placing her

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

looking for you again today,” the family member from the

I understand.

probably about the overdue

Elliot, entered the

she put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out

outside, Sophia got straight

five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving, and I’ve got to look

and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t

together, indicating

experienced a sharp pang

seemed

to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already

caring for her mother this month, she missed several

so she

leaving her unconscious mother alone

reason for Sophia

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

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

had a point. Aurelia had indeed

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

be left alone for

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to become

adopting a posture