Trash Husband, I'm the Top novel Chapter 377

Nora sat up, rubbing her aching forehead.

A night’s sleep had only left her more exhausted than before.

She glanced at the clock—ten in the morning, already the next day.

The bedroom door creaked open. Payne’s small face peeked in, and as soon as he saw she was awake, he burst in with excitement.

“Mom!” He waved a handful of colorful blocks. “Look, I finished building my set.”

He grinned shyly. “Mr. Chambers helped me.”

Nora ruffled his hair, smiling gently. “Did you remember to thank Mr. Chambers?”

Whatever went on between adults, there was no need to drag a child into it.

Payne nodded seriously. “I did. I told him thank you.”

“Pack up your favorite toys,” Nora said softly. “We’ll be heading home soon.”

Payne cheered, bouncing on his toes. “We’re going home!”

His happiness lingered for a moment, then he looked up with a hopeful question. “Is Mr. Chambers coming with us?”

In his heart, Daniel already felt like family—someone who should always be there, wherever they went.

Nora shook her head with a gentle smile. “Mr. Chambers has things he needs to do, but if you ever miss him, you can come visit, okay?”

Payne looked a little disappointed, but nodded obediently.

He hopped away, off to his room to pack his treasures.

When Nora finished getting ready, she stepped into the room to find Daniel standing by the window, staring out at the morning light. He turned when he heard her enter.

“Payne says you’re leaving,” he said quietly.

Nora felt calm. She’d already made her peace with this moment. Right now, her priorities were work—and finding Una.

As long as Una’s body hadn’t been found, Nora refused to believe her sister was truly gone.

She’d already sent people searching along the riverbanks, asking questions. She had to believe they would find something.

“Yes, we’re leaving today,” she said, glancing around the bedroom. She’d arrived with almost nothing and now, there was little to pack.

“Aurora, do you really have to go?” Daniel’s voice was gentle, almost pleading.

Not a word about Hans leaving his entire estate to Nora.

Hans’s voice, weak but unusually gentle, drifted out. “I’ve always had good luck. I’m not going anywhere.”

Eleanor must have noticed the tenderness in his tone.

“Hans…”

Nora couldn’t listen anymore. She pushed open the door, breaking the moment.

“You’re awake,” she said, stepping to the bedside. She wanted to call him ‘brother,’ but seeing him in person, the word caught in her throat.

Hans managed a wan smile. “Are you alright?”

Nora shook her head, lips pressed tight.

Eleanor spoke up, her tone pointed. “Nora, you know Hans is your brother now. Why won’t you say it?”

Hans’s eyes widened in shock, a surge of energy making him sit up straighter.

Nora knows?