Married in a Flash Embarking on the Journey to Wealth

Chapter 4

Aurelia arrived early at the Civil Affairs Bureau, finishing her bread just as Linda unexpectedly showed up.

“Ms. Linda, what brings you here?” Aurelia inquired.

Linda smiled as she spoke, “I couldn’t bear to miss such a significant

With that, she reached into her bag and handed Aurelia a carefully wrapped gift, emphasizing the importance of the occasion.

“Aurelia, going forward, Leslie will lean on you quite a bit. Consider this a small gesture of a mother–in–law’s affection,” Linda conveyed, her eyes radiating warmth.

Perplexed, Aurelia opened the gift to find a five hundred–thousand–dollar cheque.

She looked at Linda with disbelief, saying, “This is too much. That’s not necessary.”

Linda stopped Aurelia from returning the check. She smiled and said, “It’s not too much. You deserve it.”

“Me… Deserving?”

Aurelia widened her eyes. Lately, she had been bombarded with words like, “You’re about to be an orphan, who would want you? Who would still like you? Who would protect you?”

Her boyfriend of three years betrayed her, and even the caregiver bullied her.

She had thought she was about to be abandoned by the world, but at this moment, she felt a long–lost warmth.

Aurelia, who had been holding back for a long time, teared up.

There were too many words in her mind, but she didn’t know where to start.

“Ms. Linda, thank you.”

“Silly child, I know you’re going through a tough time. I understand you may be reluctant to ask me for help. Soon, we’ll be a family, and you don’t have to pretend to be tough in front of me. Accept it with peace of mind,” Linda said, gently patting Aurelia’s head.

Aurelia felt a warm sensation in her chest.

No matter how much they gave, those who truly loved you never seemed enough, while those who didn’t love you felt like they took too much.

Such an example was the Martinez family.

Unwilling to give and wanting even more from her.

As Linda spoke, she suddenly leaned closer to Aurelia’s face.

“You’re getting married today, and you’re not wearing makeup?” she asked.

Aurelia shook her head and asked, “Isn’t makeup not allowed for ID photos?”

Linda chuckled heartily, “Why are you such an honest child? Something as important as a lifetime commitment can’t be taken so casually. Luckily, I brought some makeup. I’ll give you

a makeup look that enhances your natural beauty.”

Upon hearing this, Aurelia couldn’t suppress a wry smile. Linda was familiar with the concept of pseudo–natural makeup

Before Aurelia could refuse, Linda’s foundation had already been applied to her face. She had no choice but to let Linda do her makeup.

A few minutes later, Linda looked at Aurelia with satisfaction.

“Aurelia, you’re naturally beautiful. Why don’t you dress up more often?”

“Ms. Linda, you don’t have to comfort me.”

of Linda’s words

particularly beautiful, at least

complimented her on her looks, but

she gradually abandoned the practice, at most opting for a touch of lipstick for a hint of

was about to speak when a

the figure stepping out of

It was Leslie.

casual, laid–back vibe, dressed in a black shirt and trousers with a

he ascended the steps, a gentle breeze tousled his smooth hair, and his deep, handsome features gleamed

long as Leslie turned his head and caught her

her head

face, showing no sign of

the same

unusually fair, with only a few

sunlight, presenting a delicate allure that

day.

sight of the fifty–thousand

asking

was nudged by Linda and

need to get back to

straight into the hall.

for a meeting. Hurry up,” Leslie interrupted

truly harbored no favorable feelings toward her. Even his casual acknowledgment felt

Aurelia refrained from saying anything for Linda’s sake and

The

couples getting married that day was

photos, the entire process

received the marriage certificate and looked at the photo on

a few seconds, her mind went blank before she could believe

that

hadn’t expected the civil affairs bureau’s camera to capture

admire

My judgment is indeed

key from her bag and handed it to Aurelia in front

this is the key to Leslie’s apartment. Move in today, cultivate your relationship, and let me have my grandchildren

Linda!” Aurelia hesitated, feeling too embarrassed to look at

‘Miss‘? Call me

don’t tease me

Aurelia felt awkward.

pressures her daughter–in- law to have two kids in three years. But since you’re already married, are you

almost pleading for her

to her, Aurelia

had the marriage certificate now, and legally married couples living separately wouldn’t make

the money

about taking things one step at

move in

she said this, she felt a cold and piercing gaze

She looked back.

What’s he looking at?

thoughts about Aurelia moving in

an eyebrow in

had quite the audacity. Was she so

moving in so eagerly?”

withdrew his gaze and said coldly, “I’m heading back to the

displeased, caught

the company collapse without

Leslie nodded indifferently. “Yes.”