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.

what she said? Everything Mom left me is mine now, and I'll manage it how I see

to worry about

Just focus on healing.

set on staying

New Year

back to your hometown to recover.” Holden's eyes blazed

get rid of me, aren't you? Kathryn, you ungrateful daughter! I’m your father! Aren't you afraid I'll go public and show everyone

I have to be afraid of, Dad? Even if you talk to the media, who's going to believe

real, you didn't raise me or show me an ounce of love when I

it out

fact that I haven't cut ties with you is

some leeway, you can push your luck.”

continued, her tone cool, “I'm still a decent

never gave me fatherly love, I’m not

transfer money to your account every month for your living expenses.”

mother held me back my entire life—I never had more