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

the ID card, noticing Leslie

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take

If you need anything, you can look

“Sure.”

added Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp

that, she

Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become

you won’t expose it,” Leslie

good person. You don’t

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce from your

promised to marry the woman you approve

a shiver down

mentioned,

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

afraid you’ll be

much different from Seth. She would do anything for

for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for

marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way

back to the

his tall figure breezing

sound, his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for

exited the restaurant,

the hospital, so she had

into the intensive

There were tubes and wires connected

to

every time, her

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

had something to

to her mother’s bedside,

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

for you again today,” the family member from the neighboring

understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue bills,

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

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

“Sure.”

out of

Sophia got

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

only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk

her fingers together, indicating a

experienced a sharp pang in

she lacked support, some seemed bold enough

stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already sold

caring for her mother this month, she missed

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone

had turned into a reason for

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

someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working for

point. Aurelia had

silence,

can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think

her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want

back, adopting a