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.

Everything Mom left me is mine now, and I'll

to worry about

Just focus on healing.

set on staying here,

Year

I'll arrange a ride to take you back to your hometown to recover.” Holden's eyes blazed

your father! Aren't you afraid

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

didn't raise me or show

it out

cut ties with you

because I’m giving you some leeway, you can push your luck.” Holden’s

her tone cool, “I'm still

fatherly love, I’m

money to your account every month

much? Your mother held me back my entire life—I

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