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.

set on staying

Year in the

you back to

daughter! I’m your father! Aren't you afraid I'll go public and show everyone your true colors?”

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

raise me or show me an ounce of

had it out

I haven't cut

just because I’m giving you some leeway, you can push your luck.”

tone cool, “I'm still a decent

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

every month for your living expenses.” Holden's eyes lit up with

held me back my entire life—I never had

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