Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Holden's frustration bubbled over.

“Kathryn, where’s your pride? That’s our home—how can you just hand it over and bow down? If your mother knew, she'd be rolling in her grave!” Kathryn took another bite of her apple, unfazed.

“It was never really mine, Dad.

Before Mom passed, she realized her mistakes and wanted to make things right with Auntie.

Everything she took—control of the family estate, the mansion, the properties—was meant to go back to Auntie’s side of the family.

I'm honoring her wishes.

It's called being a good daughter.” Holden's expression darkened.

“Your mother didn't say anything like that before she died! There’s no way she wanted you to give everything away.

Don't try to pull one over on me.” “Dad,” Kathryn replied, her voice sharp, “you weren't even there when she passed.

me is mine

don't need to worry

Just focus on healing.

on

the New Year in the

you back to your hometown to recover.”

ungrateful daughter! I’m your father! Aren't you afraid I'll go public and

talk to the media, who's going to believe you or care enough to help? This

raise me or show me

had it out for

cut ties

giving you some leeway, you can push your luck.” Holden’s mouth

cool, “I'm still

never gave me fatherly love, I’m not going to leave you high and

I'll transfer money to your account every month

Your mother held me back my entire life—I