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?!"

grabbed his arm, and Pedro quickly stepped in to help, preventing Holden from dropping to

still your family. Please forgive them-let them go. I promise, I'll take them back to our hometown, even if it costs me

hurt you again,

you.

struggled as if trying to kneel again, but Pedro

Holden slapped Pedro across the

sound echoed through the room. Pedro didn't flinch or loosen his grip. The

if you're so determined to kneel, do it outside. Go ahead, kneel at the hospital entrance and yell about

had expected Kathryn to lash out at him, but she didn't. That, somehow,

welled up

"Kathryn..."

as he sobbed

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

no job, no money. My parents are long gone, and your mom is no longer here. The only people I have left are your brothers. If they go to

voice cracked with

them back home. They won't fight over your mom's estate-it'll all be yours. I just need them out

wasn't a good father. I never gave you the love you deserved. But Kathryn, we're family. You have the Janzen blood in your veins. I gave you life-please, let your brothers go. Yes, they

before finally turning to Liberty. "Liberty, this is

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