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?!"

quickly stepped in to

they're still your family. Please forgive them-let them go.

to hurt you again, I swear I'll break their

begging you. Please spare

struggled as if trying to kneel again, but Pedro held him firmly in

slapped Pedro

echoed through the room. Pedro didn't flinch or loosen his grip. The side of his face turned red,

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

out at him, but she didn't. That, somehow, was

up

"Kathryn..."

voice broke as he sobbed

Holden collapsed onto the

people I have left are your brothers. If they go to jail, what will happen to me? Who will take care of

voice cracked with

all be

your brothers go. Yes, they were cruel to you, and I'm deeply disappointed in them. But you're still alive. Let them pay your medical bills,

turning to Liberty. "Liberty, this is a personal matter. You and Mr. Lewis

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