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 hand her his ID card, saying briefly,

the ID card, noticing Leslie

Ms. Linda, I must go now.

you can look for him on WhatsApp,” Linda said,

“Sure.”

WhatsApp contact showed a

that, she left the

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

hope you won’t expose it,”

You don’t need to be this

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of my divorce from your

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

stern words sent a shiver down Linda’s spine,

father was mentioned, his demeanor

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

be disappointed. I don’t make

different from Seth. She would do anything for

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

his mother and providing a convenient way to spend money post–divorce in

heading back to

up, his tall figure breezing through like the

absence of sound, his imposing presence attracted

out for a slap in the

exited the restaurant, darkness had already

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

the intensive care

There were tubes and wires

to see Ava smiling and

time, her

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

had something to

she walked to her mother’s bedside, placing her

warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling

today,” the family

understand. Thanks.” Aurelia

probably about the overdue bills,

caregiver, Sophia Elliot,

the kettle and

“Sure.”

out

Sophia got straight to

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

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

together, indicating a request for a

a sharp pang

support, some seemed bold enough to exploit the

it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had

mother this month, she

dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford

couldn’t risk leaving her unconscious mother

situation had turned into a reason

pressed her lips together and tried to remain calm.

expressed dissatisfaction, “Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you

Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think

her

“Are you threatening me?”

you. You wouldn’t

adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia