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.

Mom left me is mine now, and

don't need to

Just focus on healing.

you’re set on staying here,

New Year in the

back to your hometown to recover.” Holden's eyes blazed with

you ungrateful daughter! I’m your

have to be afraid of, Dad? Even if you talk to the media, who's going to

real, you didn't raise me or show me an ounce of love

had it out for

haven't cut ties

you can push your luck.” Holden’s mouth

continued, her tone cool, “I'm still a decent

love, I’m not going to leave you

every month for your living expenses.” Holden's

Your mother held me back my entire life—I never had more than $500

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