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.”

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

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

stood, “Mr. Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take your

you can look for him

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank profile

that, she left

turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when

I hope you won’t expose it,”

don’t need to be

know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

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

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

mentioned,

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

unruffled, “Is that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make mistakes in judging

from Seth. She

with her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a

with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient

back

stood up, his tall figure breezing

his imposing presence attracted everyone’s

“Watch out for a slap

restaurant, darkness

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

into the

were tubes

open the door, Aurelia hoped to see

time, her

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

had something to attend

to her mother’s bedside, placing

mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling

looking for you again today,” the family member

understand.

about the overdue bills,

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying a

and approached her. “Ms. Simmons, can we

“Sure.”

out of the hospital

got straight to

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 a day.

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. So, what’s your take on

her fingers together, indicating a request for

experienced a sharp pang in

lacked support, some seemed

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

to caring for her mother this month, she missed

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand

pressed her lips together and tried to remain

it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop working for

had a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

silence, furrowed

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

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

for you. You wouldn’t want

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia