Half an hour later.

"Kathryn, Kathryn!"

Holden, who had been stopped by Jim, finally made it into the hospital room.

Jim followed closely behind, but Liberty motioned for him to let it go. Taking the hint, Jim left the room.

As soon as Holden stepped inside, he went straight for Kathryn, about to kneel before her, his body trembling.

Kathryn almost jumped up to stop him.

No matter how strained their relationship was, he was still her father.

Watching him kneel before her would make her look heartless, like an unfilial daughter.

Not that Kathryn had ever been particularly devoted to him.

"Dad, what are you doing?!"

Pedro quickly stepped in to help, preventing Holden

forgive them-let them go. I promise, I'll take them back

ever try to hurt you again,

begging you. Please spare

trying to kneel again, but Pedro held

Holden slapped Pedro across

or loosen his

father, she spoke in an icy tone. "Dad, if you're so determined to kneel, do it outside. Go ahead, kneel at the hospital entrance and yell about how your daughter is unfilial. Announce to the world that your sons tried to kill their sister and that she refuses to forgive them. See if I care."

out at him,

up in

"Kathryn..."

voice broke as he sobbed

released his grip, and Holden collapsed onto the sofa, crying

and your mom is no longer here. The only people I have left are your brothers. If they go to jail, what will happen to me? Who will take care of me in

cracked

let them go. I swear, I'll take them back home. They won't fight over your mom's estate-it'll all be yours. I

But Kathryn, we're family. You have the Janzen blood in your veins. I gave you life-please, let your brothers go. Yes, they were cruel to you, and I'm

him coldly for a long time before finally turning to Liberty. "Liberty, this is a personal matter.

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