Chapter 7 - Fixing the Paper Trail
Over the following days, I dealt only with what I could actually verify.
I submitted my genuine information directly to the insurance office. I confirmed that the disputed release hadn’t been authorized by me and asked that no future instructions concerning Noah’s claim be accepted through Ashley.
The office kept the matter under review rather than acting on the disputed deposit request. Eventually, I received confirmation that the old instructions were void and that any funds properly due to Noah would be handled through information verified with me.
I didn’t invent a punishment for Ashley beyond that process.
I didn’t need to.
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The ski trip remained canceled as far as my money was concerned. So did dance camp. The iPad stayed unopened until I returned it rather than letting an expensive gift become another bargaining chip between adults.
For the first time in two years, Ashley had to make plans based on money she actually had instead of money she expected me to provide.
