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, saying briefly, “Information about me

Leslie wasn’t in the mood

Linda, I must go now. Take your

can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said,

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed

that, she

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

I hope you won’t expose

is a good person. You don’t

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from your

marry the woman you approve of. I hope you

a shiver down Linda’s

was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find

you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes

Seth.

boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every

mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in the

heading back to the

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like

absence of sound, his imposing

“Watch out for a slap

restaurant, darkness

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

hurried into the intensive care

were

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling her name as

every time, her hope

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

had something to attend

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing

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

again today,” the family

I understand.

probably about the overdue bills,

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

outside, Sophia got straight to the

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

the only person doing everything, but

fingers together, indicating a request for

experienced a sharp pang

support, some seemed

earn 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 valuable jewelry

to caring for her mother this month, she missed several days at

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

leaving her

into a reason for

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

find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched

seeing Aurelia’s silence,

long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if something happens to your

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

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

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested