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

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

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

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

she left

turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become

hope you won’t

a good person. You don’t need

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my

you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in my

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

despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor would turn

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women you’ve

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

different from Seth. She would do anything

her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money,

with the marriage, reassuring his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in the

back

tall figure

absence of sound, his imposing presence

“Watch out for a slap

the restaurant, darkness had already

visiting hours at the

the

Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and

the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and

time, her hope

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

something

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

the warmth, desperately holding on

you again today,” the family member

I understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

about the overdue bills,

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

put down the kettle and approached

“Sure.”

followed Sophia out of the hospital

got straight to

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

I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk

fingers together, indicating a request

experienced a sharp pang in

some seemed bold enough to exploit

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

her mother this month, she

expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to take

risk leaving her unconscious

turned into a reason for Sophia to demand a

lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we

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

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

silence, furrowed

alone for a moment. You need

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to become an

head back, adopting a posture that suggested