The Lives We Live

Chapter 41

The day of the trail came and Norah was a nervous wreck. She was scared about seeing the person who ruined her life. The Topaz sisters, as well as Noah and Veronica along with Cheryl, sat in the halls waiting for their name to be called. Toni had Norah snuggled to her side as they waited, Cheryl was trying to calm Noah down. "Well, isn't this a happy surprise?" A sarcastic voice was heard causing all the heads to snap. Toni and Cheryl stood in front of the twins along with Veronica, Clair, and Betty.

"What do you want Diane?" Toni said through clenched teeth.

"I'm here to support my brother." She said with pride causing all jaws to drop.

"Support him? What about your daughter? The one you gave birth to?" Veronica asked in anger.

Diane shrugged. "She's not my daughter anymore. I lost my only family because of her."

Toni wanted to hit her but Betty stepped in. "I advise you to back away from my family."

"Your family?" The blond laughed sarcastically. "Well, I hope you all are happy because whatever happens today is not over!"

Noah balled his fists. "What kind of mother are you?" He asked with anger.

"A mother who regrets getting with your low life mother who ruined my life and was the cause of losing my parents and now my BROTHER!" She yelled in anger.

Cheryl was fuming. "You do not get to talk to her that way! Toni, Norah, and Noah are the most amazing people I've ever met. She isn't at blame because you are a sick bitch! So I suggest you turn your back and walk away Diane."

"Oh wow, the bitch who ruins a family has spoken."

Veronica shook her head, "She didn't ruin a family because there was no family, to begin with! I was only with you for the kids! Fuck, Diane, you were the one who ruined us! You and your bastard of a brother!" She said as she turned to Norah who had tears in her eyes and walked away. Veronica stood right in front of the blond with a face full of anger and disgust. "My sister was the one who made you who you are. She gave you the money, the house, she gave you and your bastard brother jobs! That's how you repay her? She wasn't the reason your parents died! They died because of a car crash!"

Betty pulled Veronica by the hand in case the situation got out of hand. "Enough!" The blond lawyer yelled. "I'm putting a stop to this! Clair, please inform security." She said firmly. Clair nodded and rushed to the nearest security guys she found. Within a couple of minutes, security came and escorted Diane outside the court halls.

Cheryl then hugged Toni and Norah tightly. "Don't let her get to you."

Toni nodded silently and sighed. "You okay baby girl?"

Norah ran her hand through her hair and shook her head. "I want to get this to be over."

"It will, just a few more minutes," the redhead said kissing Norah's temple. "Stay strong kiddo."

The teenager smiled softly and nodded. It took them another half an hour until their names were called. Betty nodded to Toni to let the teenager go. "Are you ready?" Betty asked softly. "It's time."

Norah took a deep breath. "I'm ready."

"Let's get to the front then." She said as they entered the court hall. A few minutes after they got seated, John came wearing his orange suit with a smirk on his face. He was handcuffed. Norah tensed, Betty could feel the girl starting to fall apart. "Don't look at him. Ignore him." She said softly.

"All Rise, The court of the of the judicial circuit, the criminal division is now in session. The honorable Judge Eric Adams presiding." The bailiff started the session. The judge ordered everyone to sit back except the jury as they swore to honesty and fairness. "Your Honor, today's case is Topaz vs John Smith."