“It is my sincere hope,” Judge Harmon adds, “that whatever years remain to you, you spend them understanding what you had. And what you chose instead.”
He picks up a second document from beside his bench.
“Additionally, this court has received and reviewed the ruling of Judge Patricia Osei of the Estate and Inheritance Division, submitted in conjunction with this criminal proceeding.” He adjusts his glasses. “Effective immediately, all assets, properties, holdings, and accounts previously held under the contested estate of the late Mrs. Veronica Cooper are transferred in full to her sole rightful heir, Mr. Braydon Cooper.”
Tears pool in my eyes because, for a fleeting second, I see my mum. She’s smiling at me, proud that I made it.
“This includes the primary family residence, all as
