“What about Elena’s loan?”
“Elena remains the owner, but the loan will be recalculated without your property as security.
Funds traced to your joint account will be addressed through
restitution proceedings.”
Elena covered her eyes.
“I may have to sell.”
“I’m sorry,” I said.
She looked at me.
“You didn’t do this.”
Three months later, Callum stood before the family court again.
His suit hung loosely, and no solicitor sat beside him.
The judge read from the final order.
“Mrs.
Ward retains sole occupation and ownership of her inherited property.
Mr.
Ward must repay £38,400 removed from marital and child savings, plus legal costs.”
Callum gripped the rail.
“His contact with Kieran will remain supervised for six months,” the judge continued.
“Any expansion will depend upon the child specialist’s recommendation and Mr.
