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.”

a handshake but to hand her his ID

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

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

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

she left

turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did

you won’t

good person. You don’t need to be

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

because of my divorce from

you approve of.

down Linda’s spine, even as

was mentioned,

pressed her lips together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women you’ve

be disappointed. I don’t make

much different from Seth. She

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

mother and providing a convenient way to

heading back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing through

the absence of sound, his

out for a slap in the

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness had already

hours at the hospital, so she had

into the

There were tubes and wires connected to her

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and

her hope

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

something to

her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her

doctor came looking for you again today,”

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the

moment, the caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

she put down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

out

got

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

you know? You’re only chipping in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away.

pinched her fingers together, indicating a

a sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed bold

to cover her mother’s medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had

for her mother this month, she missed

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

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

to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if

as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

You wouldn’t want to become an

back, adopting a posture that