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.”

but to

card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

I must go

Aurelia, exchange numbers with Leslie. If you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said, pushing Leslie’s

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she left

“ID card?

now. I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

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

never know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

of

you’re overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope

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

mentioned, his demeanor

remarked, “Leslie, one day, you will find

so?I’m afraid you’ll be

much different from Seth.

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

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

back to

stood up, his tall figure breezing through like

sound, his imposing presence attracted

whispered, “Watch out for a slap in

the restaurant, darkness had

hours at the hospital, so she had to take

hurried into the intensive care

unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected

the door, Aurelia hoped to see

her hope

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

had something

walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her

the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her mother hadn’t left

for you again today,” the family member from

understand. Thanks.”

probably about the overdue bills, pushing for

Sophia Elliot, entered the

put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

out of the

Sophia got

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 day.

two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just

pinched her fingers together, indicating

sharp pang in her

lacked support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

medical expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day.

this month, she missed several

so she couldn’t

also couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

reason for Sophia to

lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

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

a point. Aurelia had

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

for a moment. You need to

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

just looking out for you. You wouldn’t

her head back, adopting a