Trash Husband, I'm the Top novel Chapter 201

To Grandma Grace, Nora Cooper was nothing less than her own granddaughter.

After so many years relying on each other, there was no way she’d stand by and let them destroy Nora.

Her only regret was never meeting that boy named Payne.

She hadn’t lived to see Payne come home to the Quinn family.

But she believed Aurora would take good care of him.

Nora was so overwhelmed she nearly fainted from grief.

Daniel Chambers stayed close, steadying her. He was moved by how deeply Grandma Grace had cared for Nora—thinking of her even at the end.

He’d made his own arrangements, but now, there was no need for him to intervene.

The lawyer glanced at Daniel, then turned to comfort Nora. “According to the late Mrs. Grace’s wishes, this video will be released online. I’m sorry for your loss, Ms. Cooper.”

His words sent shockwaves through the room.

Jordan Quinn’s face twisted in disbelief. He lunged at the lawyer, grabbing him by the collar. “You’re lying! She’d never do that!”

If that video went public, it would ruin him.

No mother would ever destroy her own son.

He whirled, jabbing a finger at Nora, his face red with rage. “It’s you, isn’t it? You and your people—this was all planned! You’re trying to bring down the Quinn family!”

He was beside himself, shouting at Nora. “You stole my daughter’s identity, enjoyed three years of luxury that wasn’t yours, and now, the moment my mother’s gone, you team up with outsiders against us. You ungrateful snake.”

But to everyone else, his accusations just sounded like the impotent fury of a desperate man.

After all, the notary staff had already confirmed the authenticity of the video.

It was painfully clear the old woman had truly loved her granddaughter—and had no affection left for her son.

Nora’s grief deepened. She felt a surge of indignation for her grandmother.

“If any of you had cared for her, even for a single day, or treated your daughter with an ounce of kindness, my grandmother would never have taken things this far.”

She turned away, unwilling to spare Jordan another glance.

Pushed past his breaking point, Jordan’s eyes darted wildly. He seized a heavy candlestick from the table and hurled it at Nora.

“I’ll kill you, you traitor!”

He’d lost his mind.

He’d forgotten Nora wasn’t alone.

“Jordan, don’t make a scene at your mother’s funeral.”

Jordan had regained his senses, and nodded weakly.

Nora took her place among the mourners, keeping vigil for her grandmother.

Jordan was taken to the hospital, while Mrs. Quinn and Eleanor stayed behind.

They stood a full pace away from Nora, as if a wall separated them.

Nora didn’t care.

After a while, Daniel stepped outside to take a call.

Una Lawson arrived, lighting a candle for Grandma Grace before quietly offering comfort to Nora. She leaned in and whispered, “That video your grandmother left—it’s gone viral.”

People online were moved by the bond between the sisters, and just as quick to condemn parents who abandon their children.

In just two hours, the Quinn Group’s phones were ringing nonstop.

Tears shimmered in Nora’s eyes.

She’d rather be misunderstood, rather endure the harshest words, than lose her grandmother.