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.”

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

Leslie wasn’t in the mood

I must go

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact

she left

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

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

person. You don’t need

never know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my

woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even

mentioned, his demeanor

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

be disappointed. I don’t make

wasn’t much different from Seth. She

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

the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing

heading back to the

up, his tall figure breezing through

sound, his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

for

exited the restaurant, darkness

visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to take a

into the

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

hoped to see Ava smiling and

her hope was in

bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why are you

had something to

to her mother’s bedside,

in the warmth, desperately holding on to

you again today,” the family member from

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

was probably about the overdue

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we talk

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got straight to

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.

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

together, indicating a request

a sharp pang in

support, some seemed bold

but it was impossible to stay at the

mother this

so she couldn’t afford to take

risk leaving her unconscious

this situation had turned into 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.

point. Aurelia had indeed

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

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

as her

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to become an orphan,

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that