Chapter 7 - Alyssa Threatens A Bitter And Costly Legal Battle
“You think this foreclosure gives you leverage, Alyssa? You still assaulted my mother and stole fifty thousand dollars,” Caleb reminded her.
“Try proving I stole anything when every transfer was authorized under our marital partnership agreement,” Alyssa countered sharply.
“My attorney will carve you up in family court and leave you living out of your beaten sedan by Friday afternoon,” Alyssa threatened.
“Let your attorney try. We’ll see how a judge looks at domestic assault charges caught on smart home security cameras,” Caleb retorted.
Margaret pulled out a small handkerchief from her navy blue sweater pocket, wiping her eyes as she regained her composure.
“Caleb, don't lower yourself to her level… we need to focus on saving the house, not fighting legal wars,” Margaret advised gently.
“We can do both, Mom. Nobody takes this home away from our family while I’m breathing,” Caleb vowed with fierce determination.
Alyssa rolled her eyes dramatically, turning on her heel to grab her designer handbag from the kitchen counter.
May you like
“I’m going to stay at a real hotel in the city; don't bother calling me unless you’re ready to sign the property sale papers,” Alyssa snapped.
She marched out the front door, slamming it shut hard enough to rattle the small American flag sitting on the console table.
Related Stories
