Mr. Neal, Mrs. Neal’s Gone With The Money

Chapter 10

“Joshua, come with me,” Old Man Neal said, standing up with his cane in hand. Joshua glanced at Cynthia before following his grandfather out of the room and into the adjacent study to discuss matters.

Mrs. Neal stayed with Cynthia, chatting about family matters. She mentioned that if Cynthia ever found Joshua to be a

worthy lifelong partner, their family would always welcome her back.

Cynthia felt warmth in this family. It was like the cozy days she had experienced before her mother passed away.

Half an hour later, Joshua returned from his conversation with Old Man Neal. Joshua appeared unchanged, but Old Man Neal looked somber and visibly unhappy.

Old Man Neal snapped and his emotions were crumbling, “Get out of here! Don’t make a scene. You have one month left to take good care of Cynthia. If she suffers any grievances, I’ll give all your money to her!”

With his exceptional demeanor, Joshua replied, “Understood.”

As the two were about to leave, Mrs. Neal Senior suddenly spoke up, “Wait.”

Joshua and Cynthia both turned back, the moonlight casting a glow on them, seemingly bringing them closer together. However, it was just an illusion.

“Have you two settled the division of assets for the divorce?” Mrs. Neal Senior was worried Cynthia would be at a

disadvantage.

“Rest assured, I won’t treat her unfairly. She won’t lose a penny,” Joshua said without going into detail, not wanting to give the impression that Cynthia was greedy.

“In addition to the house and car, you should also share some of your stocks and bonds with Cynthia,” Mrs. Neal insisted with no hint of joking.

Joshua hesitated, wondering if he was really their child.

Old Man Neal agreed, “She is right.”

Neal Senior chimed in, “Listen to my wife, and don’t make her worry about you.”

“I understand,” Joshua replied, holding back his frustration. He got in the car with Cynthia.

they had already filed for divorce, they no longer needed

car drive away, both Mrs. Neal Senior and Old Man Neal had worried expressions on

Neal Senior said, holding his wife’s hand

Old Man

you and your son keeping from me?” Mrs. Neal Senior asked, looking at

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Senior hesitated, “I promised my son

you going to tell me or

“Let’s go back

sat in the back seat. This was not the first time that Joshua had glanced at

your mind,” Cynthia could not ignore his

you study medicine?” Joshua was genuinely curious. He realized once again that he had never truly

seat with her eyes closed, “No, I’ve just read some books out

feeling like she was

we return, according to what my mother said. We’ll split the assets

need. What we agreed

with scrutiny. She

wanting money one moment and dismissing

the next.

after marriage. Half for each of

unwillingly.

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those assets to support Jayleen made her unhappy, but she could not cling to

earn the amount of your money in a minute,” Joshua rejected

remained silent, disagreeing with that

out the previously signed divorce agreement and revised the asset division according to their prior discussion. If Joshua did not

out on the table again. Cynthia pushed it toward Joshua. “It’s your turn to sign. We’ll apply for

tomorrow.”

when she

he spoke as if his conscience was catching

phone, waiting for Mitchell’s reply. Upon hearing Joshua call

and parents like you quite a bit. Even if we’re not married, we can still be friends,” Joshua said. His voice was gentle