Before he closed, his voice changed.
“Cal Claire, I’m sorry for the way I was in the harbor. I laughed at you. I have no excuse.
I’m stuck for a few seconds.
He was cruel, Vanessa.
- I know.
“But now I have to focus on my children. I don’t want to be involved in your relationship anymore.
- I understand.
After I hung up, I got more photos of documents and conversations.
Some seemed to show that Ryan had presented Vanessa with a completely different story about his life.
Others contained promises about money and investment.
I sent them to Rebecca.
The lawyer replied that she would analyze the materials and that I do not have to draw conclusions about the authenticity of the documents before the verification.
In the months that followed, divorce advanced.
It was not quick or easy.
There have been discussions about savings, spending, income and responsibilities towards children. Transfers from the joint account were analysed, and Ryan had to provide explanations for some of them.