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.”

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

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

Linda, I must go

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

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she left the

Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you

you won’t expose it,” Leslie

don’t need

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in

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

was mentioned, his demeanor

one day, you will find that Aurelia is different

so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I

from Seth. She would do anything for

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

his mother and providing a convenient

back

tall figure breezing through like the

his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

whispered, “Watch out for a

exited the restaurant, darkness had already

the visiting hours at the hospital, so she

into the intensive

unconscious. There were tubes

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

her hope was

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

something to

she walked to her mother’s

face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t

again today,” the family member

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the overdue bills,

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the

kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

out of

outside, Sophia got straight

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

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

her fingers together, indicating a request

experienced a sharp pang in

support, some seemed bold enough to

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

caring for her mother this month, she missed several days

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take more

leaving her unconscious mother

had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand

together and tried to remain

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

Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

Aurelia’s silence,

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

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had