But he wanted to get rid of her, leaving her with debts, sucking the last money out of her. She believed she had a family. But in reality, she was just a cash cow for them.
Her chest tightened, and in the next moment, she sharply grabbed the phone and ran out of the apartment. Descending the stairs, she found Daniel Johnson’s number in the call list and pressed call with trembling fingers. «Emily, something happened…»
His voice was concerned. She took a deep breath. «I agree,» she exhaled.
«I’m going to New York.» «Glad to hear,» he replied without extra questions. «We’ll process the documents tomorrow.»
Emily hung up and felt something changing inside. She wouldn’t sacrifice herself anymore. New York became her new home.
Work at the cosmetics company inspired her, prospects opened one after another. Her daughter Mia quickly adapted to the local school, found friends, enjoyed life. And Daniel Johnson was nearby.
He always treated her well. But now, working together, she saw in him not just a boss, but a person who understood her. Calm, reliable.
Two months after her move, he proposed to her. But one matter remained unfinished. Emily filed for divorce through a lawyer.
Alex, as expected, started resisting, demanding his share of the apartment, claiming he was disabled and couldn’t be left without housing. But his confidence vanished when the lawyer politely informed that in case of a court trial, the legality of his disability would have to be questioned. Alex still tried to resist, but Theresa understood everything sooner.
She knew that if it came to investigation, it could end very badly for both of them. «Sign it if you don’t want us both to end up in jail,» she ordered her son, gritting her teeth. So he lost the chance for an easy life at someone else’s expense.
The court process ended not in Alex’s favor. Emily’s lawyer presented evidence that all mortgage payments over the years were made by her alone. The court ordered Alex to pay off the remaining debt, since he was claiming his share in the apartment…
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