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

the car drive away, both Mrs. Neal Senior and Old Man Neal had worried expressions on their faces. It was not until the taillights

about it,” Neal Senior said, holding his wife’s hand with a

and Old Man

earlier? What secrets are you and your son keeping from

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promised

“Are you going

Man Neal gave in, “Let’s go back to our room and

two of them sat in the back seat. This was not the first time that Joshua

what’s on your mind,” Cynthia could not ignore

curious. He realized once

her eyes closed,

like she

the divorce agreement when we return, according to what my mother said. We’ll split the assets acquired after marriage equally.” Joshua was still grateful to Cynthia for accompanying

What we agreed on before is

her with

one moment and dismissing

the next.

make a list of my assets acquired after marriage. Half for each of us,” Cynthia finally conceded,

unwillingly.

Crater: 10

made

no need. I can earn the amount of your money

silent, disagreeing

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

p.m. that night, the divorce agreement was laid out on the table again. Cynthia pushed it toward Joshua. “It’s your turn to sign. We’ll apply for the divorce

tomorrow.”

‘Cynthia.‘ He could not help but wonder what she felt when she signed the agreement. He was the one who wanted the marriage,

if his conscience was

Upon hearing Joshua call her name, she responded indifferently,

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