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 no longer needed to feign intimacy

Neal had worried expressions on their faces.

Don’t worry about it,” Neal

sighed, and Old Man

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

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“I promised

Neal Senior pressed, “Are you going to tell me or

in, “Let’s go back to our room and

Heights. The two of them sat in the back seat. This was not the first time that Joshua had glanced at Cynthia, wanting to ask something

your mind,” Cynthia could not ignore his

curious. He realized once again that he had never

leaning back in her seat with her eyes closed, “No, I’ve just read some

eyes deepened, feeling like

my mother said. We’ll split the assets acquired after marriage equally.” Joshua was still grateful

need. What we agreed on before is enough,” Cynthia

at her with scrutiny. She

wanting money one moment and dismissing

the next.

make a list of my assets acquired after marriage. Half for each

unwillingly.

Crater: 10

made her unhappy, but she could not cling

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

disagreeing

according to their prior discussion. If Joshua

the table again. Cynthia pushed it toward

tomorrow.”

picked up the pen, his eyes falling on the elegantly written ‘Cynthia.‘ He could not help but wonder what she felt when she signed the agreement. He was the one who wanted the marriage, and now he was

his conscience was catching up to

reply. Upon hearing Joshua call her name, she responded

difficulties, you can come to me. My grandparents and parents like you quite a bit. Even if we’re not married, we can still be friends,” Joshua said. His voice was gentle as he