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.”

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

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the

Linda, I must go

with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

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

that, she left

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

hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

is a good person. You don’t need to be this

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce

marry the woman you approve of. I hope you

a shiver down Linda’s spine, even as

was mentioned, his demeanor

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

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

different from Seth. She would do anything

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

agreed with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money

heading back to the

figure breezing

absence of sound, his

“Watch out for

restaurant, darkness had already

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

the

unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected

door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and

time, her hope

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

had something to

explained as she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her bag

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

came looking for you again today,” the family member from the

understand.

probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

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

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

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

Sophia got straight

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

in two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing

together, indicating a

experienced a sharp pang in

support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

was impossible to stay at the hospital all day.

this month, she missed several

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

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother alone in

into a reason for

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm.

skills nowadays. If you

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

silence,

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?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t want

back, adopting a posture that