For the very first time since he had demanded a divorce at our kitchen counter, I let a calm smile spread across my face. Mark was finally beginning to understand the reality of the situation. I had not handed him everything because I had surrendered. I had agreed to his outrageous demands because I knew there was a detailed record attached to those assets that he had never bothered to check.
And his attorney had just reached the final eight pages of that addendum.
PART 2
The comprehensive financial addendum had been meticulously prepared by Sarah using years of documented financial history. It contained detailed bank statements, original purchase contracts, tax filings, mortgage documents, and investment records. I had quietly maintained and organized these files throughout our entire marriage.
Mark had always mocked my habits whenever he saw me working on my financial files. He used to call me overly nervous and tell me I was wasting time on details that nobody cared about. However, those exact details were now sitting directly in front of his attorney.
