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

wasn’t considered particularly beautiful, at least not in her own

had complimented her on

she gradually abandoned

about to speak when a black Volkswagen pulled up, interrupting

figure stepping out

It was Leslie.

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

steps, a gentle breeze tousled his smooth hair, and his deep, handsome features gleamed in the morning

been staring for too long as Leslie turned his head and caught

quickly lowered her head and nervously tugged

on Aurelia’s face, showing

same woman from

unusually fair, with only a few freckles

in the sunlight, presenting a delicate allure that starkly contrasted with her pale and weary appearance from the

day.

caught the sight of the fifty–thousand check in Aurelia’s hand, and his expression

she was asking for money so

by Linda and approached to

to get

straight into the hall.

a meeting. Hurry up,” Leslie interrupted

Leslie truly harbored no favorable feelings toward

refrained from saying anything for Linda’s sake and followed Leslie into

The

couples getting married that day

out forms and taking photos, the

and looked

her mind went blank before she could

be acknowledged that Leslie

didn’t look bad either. She hadn’t expected the civil affairs bureau’s camera to capture her in such a flattering

to admire the couple’s

beautiful couple. My judgment is indeed

a key from her bag and handed it to Aurelia in

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

Aurelia hesitated, feeling too embarrassed to look at

Call me Mom,”

don’t tease me like

Aurelia felt awkward.

I was just joking. I’m not the kind of mother–in–law who pressures her daughter–in- law to have two kids in

looked at Aurelia earnestly, almost pleading for

about Linda’s kindness to her, Aurelia couldn’t bear to

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

also couldn’t just take the money without fulfilling her

was thinking about taking things one step at

move in

she felt a cold and piercing gaze and turned

She looked back.

What’s he looking at?

he having second thoughts about Aurelia moving in and planning to discuss

an eyebrow in mild

quite the audacity. Was she so

moving in so eagerly?” Leslie

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

caught hold

company collapse without

Leslie nodded indifferently. “Yes.”