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

her college days, some people had complimented her on her looks, but things

her lack of skill in applying makeup. As her workload increased, she gradually abandoned the practice, at most opting for

was about to speak when a black Volkswagen pulled up, interrupting

was captivated by the figure stepping out of

It was Leslie.

black shirt and trousers with

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

turned

somewhat self–conscious, she quickly lowered her head

Aurelia’s face,

she the same

unusually fair, with

sunlight,

day.

approached, his eyes caught the sight of the fifty–thousand check in Aurelia’s

she was asking

by Linda and approached to

need to get back to f

straight into the hall.

meeting. Hurry up,” Leslie

truly harbored no favorable feelings

Linda’s sake and followed Leslie into the

The

couples getting married that

taking photos, the

marriage certificate and looked at the photo

few seconds, her mind went blank before she could believe

be acknowledged that Leslie

expected the civil affairs bureau’s

happily approached to admire the

a beautiful couple. My judgment is indeed

compliments, Linda took a key from her bag and handed it to Aurelia in

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

Aurelia hesitated, feeling too

Call

don’t tease me

Aurelia felt awkward.

law to have two kids in

at Aurelia earnestly, almost pleading for her to

kindness to her, Aurelia

marriage certificate now, and legally married couples living separately

just take the money

about taking things

I’ll move

felt a cold and piercing gaze and turned to

She looked back.

What’s he looking at?

about Aurelia moving in and planning to discuss

an eyebrow

him so boldly. She indeed had quite the audacity. Was she so eager

moving in so eagerly?” Leslie

and said coldly, “I’m heading back to

displeased, caught hold of

company collapse

Leslie nodded indifferently. “Yes.”