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.

filed for divorce, they no longer

Neal had worried expressions on their faces. It was not until the

it,” Neal Senior said,

sighed, and Old Man Neal

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

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hesitated, “I promised my son

“Are you going to

go back to our room and

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

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

realized once again that he had

seat with her eyes

eyes deepened, feeling like she was

my mother said. We’ll split the assets

What we agreed on before is enough,” Cynthia

at her with scrutiny.

wanting money one moment and

the next.

acquired after marriage.

unwillingly.

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support Jayleen made her

I can earn the amount of your money in

silent, disagreeing with that

previously signed divorce agreement and revised the asset division according to their prior discussion. If Joshua did not want her money, she would not force him to take

pushed it toward Joshua. “It’s your turn to sign. We’ll apply for

tomorrow.”

falling on the elegantly written ‘Cynthia.‘ He could not help but wonder what she felt when she signed

his conscience

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

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 tried to find a reason