No Way Home
"She doesn't accept any private settlement and demands a legal division of your joint property, including the 470,000 dollars."
Jeremy looked at the proof of refund, his eyes bloodshot. "I refuse to divorce. She can request anything—the house, the car, and the shares in my name. She can have all of them."
"Sorry, Mr. Yeager. Ms. Shaw said she only wants her half. No more, no less." The lawyer closed his file and stood up. "If you refuse to sign, we will file a lawsuit with the court."
After the lawyer left, Jeremy slumped back in his chair. He thought I would come back as long as he gave me enough. He simply did not understand that some things could not be mended with money once broken.