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.

about it,” Neal Senior

sighed, and Old Man Neal patted her

what you meant by ‘substitute‘ earlier? What secrets are you and your son keeping from me?” Mrs. Neal Senior asked, looking

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promised my son I

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

in, “Let’s go back to

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

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

Joshua was genuinely curious. He realized once

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

deepened, feeling like she was

assets acquired after marriage equally.” Joshua was still

no need. What we agreed on before is

at her with scrutiny. She

wanting money one

the next.

assets acquired after marriage. Half for each of us,” Cynthia finally conceded,

unwillingly.

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made her unhappy, but she could not

your money in a

remained silent, disagreeing

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

Cynthia pushed

tomorrow.”

what she felt when she signed the agreement. He was the one who wanted the marriage, and

spoke as if his conscience was catching up to

looked at her phone, waiting for Mitchell’s reply. Upon hearing Joshua call her name, she responded indifferently,

divorce, if you encounter any difficulties, you can come to me. My grandparents and parents like you quite a bit. Even if we’re not married, we