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.

know what she said? Everything Mom left me is mine

need to

Just focus on healing.

on staying

Year

back to your hometown to recover.” Holden's

Kathryn, you ungrateful daughter! I’m your father! Aren't you afraid I'll go public and show everyone your true colors?”

Dad? Even if you talk to the media, who's going to believe you or care

me or show me an ounce of love

always had it out

that I haven't cut ties with you is

I’m giving you some leeway, you can push

her tone cool, “I'm still

me fatherly love, I’m not going to leave

to your account every month for your living

much? Your mother held me back my entire