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

Neal had worried expressions on their

affairs. Don’t worry about it,” Neal Senior said, holding his wife’s hand

Neal Senior sighed, and Old Man

What secrets are you and your son

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Senior hesitated, “I promised my son I

“Are you going to

“Let’s go back to

back seat. This was not the first time that

on your mind,” Cynthia could not ignore his repeated

curious. He realized once again that he had never

eyes closed, “No, I’ve just read

feeling like she

We’ll split the assets acquired after marriage equally.” Joshua

What we agreed

her with

one moment and dismissing

the next.

my assets acquired after marriage. Half

unwillingly.

Crater: 10

those assets to support Jayleen made her

your money in a minute,” Joshua rejected the

remained silent, disagreeing with that

home, Cynthia took out the 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

p.m. that night, the divorce agreement was laid out on the table again. Cynthia pushed

tomorrow.”

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 the

spoke as if his conscience was catching

Mitchell’s reply. Upon hearing Joshua call her name, she

quite a bit. Even if we’re not married, we can still be friends,” Joshua said. His voice