I ended the call before she could answer.

Later that month Nadia obtained copies of the divorce petition and associated financial declarations.

Callum’s attorney had described me as voluntarily unemployed and financially supported, but several accounts appeared to have been omitted from initial disclosures.

Nadia sent questions instead of accusations, requesting records so the court could determine what was marital and what was separate property.

While the lawyers worked, I returned to Eva’s studio for two mornings a week.

I helped prepare sketches, plant lists, and proposals for small courtyard restorations.