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.”

for a handshake but

the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

“Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

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

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact

that, she left the

turned to Leslie, “ID card?

I hope you won’t

a good person. You don’t need

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of my divorce from your

marry the woman you approve of. I hope you

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

was mentioned, his demeanor would

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women you’ve

you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do

dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money,

mother and providing a convenient way to

heading back

his tall figure breezing through like the

absence of sound, his

out for a

the restaurant, darkness had already

was afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to

hurried into the intensive care

There were

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling

her

family member of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why are you so

had something

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on

you again today,” the family member from the neighboring

I understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue

that moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

the kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of

outside, Sophia got straight to

pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing great, hardly moving,

chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing

her fingers together, indicating a request for a

experienced a sharp pang

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit

stay at the hospital

her mother this month, she missed

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t

her unconscious mother

reason for Sophia to

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

“Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t

had indeed searched

silence,

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

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want

back, adopting a posture that