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.

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

don't need to worry about

Just focus on healing.

you’re set on

Year in the

I'll arrange a ride to take you back to

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

of, Dad? Even if you talk to the media, who's going to believe you or care enough to help? This is a Farrell

me or show me an ounce of

it out

fact that I haven't cut ties with you is already

you some leeway, you can push

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

gave me fatherly love, I’m not going to leave you high

home, I'll transfer money to your account every month for

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