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.

already filed for divorce, they no

both Mrs. Neal Senior and Old Man Neal had worried expressions on their faces. It was not

the children handle their own affairs. Don’t worry about it,” Neal Senior

sighed, and Old Man Neal patted

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

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Senior hesitated, “I promised my son I

you going

in, “Let’s go back to

the back seat. This was not the first time that

your mind,” Cynthia

He realized once again that he

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

deepened, feeling like she was lying

the assets acquired after marriage equally.” Joshua was

no need. What we agreed on

with scrutiny.

one

the next.

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

unwillingly.

Crater: 10

Joshua using those assets to support Jayleen made her

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

silent, disagreeing

Cynthia took out the previously signed divorce agreement and revised the asset division according to their prior discussion. If

the divorce agreement was laid out on the table again. Cynthia pushed it toward Joshua. “It’s your turn to

tomorrow.”

she felt when

if his conscience was catching

reply. Upon hearing Joshua

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