“Then she should not participate.”
Brenda stood.
Before leaving, she leaned toward the camera.
“Emma, this has gone far enough.”
I looked at her.
“I agree.”
The mediator began with the house.
Thomas claimed he had paid the mortgage through his salary.
Amanda displayed the down-payment records and monthly transfers from my separate account.
His attorney requested a private break.
When they returned, Thomas changed his wording.
He said the money had been a gift to the marriage.
Then they discussed household expenses.
He claimed I had contributed inconsistently.
Amanda opened the spreadsheet.
Tuition.
Insurance.
Medical support.
Groceries.
Repairs.
Property taxes.
One category after another appeared on the shared screen.
Thomas stopped looking at me.
Then Amanda displayed the transfers to Brenda’s credit card and car.
“Were these payments authorized by my client?” she asked.
Thomas rubbed his jaw.
“We discussed helping Brenda.”
“Where?”
“At home.”
“Do you have a message, email, or document showing Emma agreed to those transfers?”
