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 now, and I'll manage it

to worry about

Just focus on healing.

on staying

New Year

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

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

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

be real, you didn't raise me or show me

always had it

haven't cut ties with

because I’m giving you some leeway, you can push your

tone cool, “I'm still

though you never gave me fatherly love, I’m not going

transfer money to your account every month for your living expenses.” Holden's eyes lit up with

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

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