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.

what she said? Everything Mom left me is mine now, and I'll

to

Just focus on healing.

on staying here,

the New Year

I'll arrange a ride to take you back to your hometown to recover.”

to get rid of me, aren't you? Kathryn, you ungrateful daughter! I’m your father! Aren't you afraid I'll go

Dad? Even if you talk to the media, who's going to believe you or

or show me an ounce of

had it out

I haven't cut ties with

you some leeway, you can push your

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

love, I’m not going to leave

your account every month for your living expenses.” Holden's

much? Your mother held me back my entire

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