The order arrived as a PDF. I printed it from the home office printer that jammed twice because of course it did. I taped the order to the inside of the front door and photographed it with the date visible on my phone. Temporary exclusive use of residence. Financial restraint prohibiting either party from transferring, concealing, wasting, or disposing of marital assets outside ordinary expenses. Communication through counsel except emergencies.
Paper held the boundary now.
At 12:26 p.m., my phone buzzed with a neighborhood app notification.
Tessa Riley posted in Marigold Lane Community:
Does anyone know if Lena is okay? I saw police/legal people earlier and I’m worried. Caleb seems really upset.
The audacity almost made me laugh.
She wanted witnesses.
She wanted the first narrative.
Concerned neighbor. Confused friend. Soft voice. Big eyes.
I stared at the post for thirty seconds.
Then I typed one sentence.
I’m safe. Please respect privacy. Any contact goes through counsel.
No accusations. No details. No emotional opening she could crawl through.
Three neighbors liked it within minutes. One privately messaged me a heart. I did not answer yet.