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

had worried expressions on their faces. It

affairs. Don’t worry about it,” Neal

sighed, and Old Man Neal

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

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Senior hesitated, “I promised my

pressed, “Are you going

in, “Let’s go

car headed toward Sovereign 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 but holding

Cynthia

curious. He realized once again that

her seat with her eyes

like

return, according to what my mother said. We’ll split the assets acquired after marriage

we agreed

at her with scrutiny.

wanting money one moment and dismissing

the next.

my assets acquired after marriage.

unwillingly.

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thought of Joshua using those assets to support Jayleen made her unhappy, but she could

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

silent, disagreeing with that

revised the asset division according to their prior discussion. If

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

tomorrow.”

not help but wonder what she felt when

he spoke as if his conscience was

hearing Joshua call her name, she

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