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 her his ID

ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t in the mood

Ms. Linda, I must go now.

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

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed

that, she left

Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you become

won’t

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

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce

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

shiver down

father was mentioned, his

together and remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the

you’ll be disappointed. I don’t

different from Seth.

thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around

reassuring his mother and providing

heading back to the

his tall figure breezing

of sound, his

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in the

restaurant, darkness

afraid of missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so

the intensive care

mother, Ava Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected

the door, Aurelia hoped to see

every time, her hope

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

something to

as she walked to her mother’s

solace in the warmth, desperately holding

looking for you again today,” the family member from the neighboring bed informed

understand.

probably about the

Elliot, entered the room carrying

down the kettle and

“Sure.”

out of the hospital

got

Aurelia, this 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 a

you’re the only

her fingers together, indicating a request for

a sharp pang in

some seemed

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 jewelry

mother this month, she missed several

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

leaving her unconscious mother alone in

situation had turned into a reason for Sophia to demand

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

skills nowadays. If you don’t increase the pay, I will stop

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched

silence, furrowed her

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

her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

wouldn’t want to

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no