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.”

his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about

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

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

you can look for him

“Sure.”

Leslie’s number. His WhatsApp contact showed a blank

that, she

leave and turned to Leslie, “ID

I hope you won’t expose it,” Leslie

a good person. You don’t need

know,” Leslie responded

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from

overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere in

sent a shiver down

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his

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

afraid you’ll be disappointed. I

wasn’t much different from Seth. She would do anything

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

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

back

up, his tall figure breezing through

absence of sound, his

out for

Aurelia exited the restaurant, darkness

at the hospital, so

the intensive care

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

time she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and calling

her hope

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

had something

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

gently touched her mother’s face, seeking solace in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling that her

looking for you again today,” the family member from

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

probably about the overdue

caregiver, Sophia Elliot, entered the room carrying

Aurelia, she put down the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

Sophia out of the hospital

got straight

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

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

fingers together, indicating a request

sharp pang in her

she lacked support, some seemed

impossible to stay

for her mother this month, she

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

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

situation had turned into a reason

together and tried to remain

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

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively

Aurelia’s silence, furrowed

for

frowned as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

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

her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no