MERLOT AND DIVORCE AND DEADLY REMORSE by Jodi Vaughn

Author:Jodi Vaughn
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jodi Vaughn

Chapter 18

I managed to satisfy my cravings with the cow’s blood. It would soon run out, though. I needed to revisit Happy Acres to get some more. If I could keep this up, I would never have to depend on taking blood from humans.

I was sitting in the car line, waiting for the girls to get out of school when my phone rang.

I looked at the incoming call and frowned. The screen was cracked and I couldn’t tell who was calling.

“Hello?”

“Mrs. Jones. This is Ben Dover, your attorney.”

I cringed at the sound of his name. “Yes, I know, Mr. Dover. How are you?” I flipped my car visor and slunk down in the seat.

“I’m good. Thank you. I’m calling because I’ve received a call from your husband’s attorney, Mr. Harold Lang.”

I sat up in my seat, suddenly nervous and curious.

“Really?”

“Yes. He wants to set up a time for mediation. This is where you and Mr. Jones can meet with a mediator to assist both you and your husband in negotiating a settlement.”

“So, will our attorneys be there?”

“We will be there, but not in the meeting. It is usually best if you can settle things with your husband through the mediator before heading to court. It is quicker and less messy if all parties are in agreement. No attorneys will be in the room, but we will be there and available if you have questions.”

My stomach dropped. The fact that I was really and truly getting a divorce settled over me. There was no going back.

“I see. How soon do we need to meet?”

“We are hoping to meet Friday. What time works for you?”

“Well, I have things scheduled all day. And I know that Miles works in the office on Fridays. Is there any way we can meet after five?” I wanted to meet when the sun went down.

“How about six? I have to allow time to drive to Charming and meet with you before you go into mediation,” he said.

“That’s even better,” I said.

“I’m going to send you an email. I want you to fill out everything you are looking for in the divorce. I’ll have a list for you to fill out, like real estate investments, how much you have left on your mortgage, savings, as well as what kind of custody arrangement you are seeking and alimony. Fill it out and send it back to me as soon as you can, and I’ll work on writing something up and then send it back to you for your final approval.”

“Okay. Sounds good. I guess.”

“Perfect. I look forward to hearing from you.” He ended the call.

Unease rumbled in my stomach. I didn’t want to be rushed into agreeing to anything. I wasn’t even sure if I knew about all of Miles’ investments. The man had been screwing my best friend for over a year, and I had no idea. What else had he been doing that I didn’t know anything about?

The bell rang, and the children started pouring out of the building like ants from a hill.

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