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.

you know what she said? Everything Mom left me is mine now, and I'll manage

need to

Just focus on healing.

on staying here,

the New Year in the

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

you ungrateful daughter! I’m your father! Aren't

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

didn't raise me or show me an ounce

had it out

fact that I haven't cut ties with

giving you some leeway, you can push your luck.”

cool, “I'm still

gave me fatherly love, I’m not going to

every month for your living expenses.” Holden's eyes

Your mother held me back my entire life—I never had more than $500 in

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