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.

Everything Mom left me is mine now, and I'll manage

need to

Just focus on healing.

you’re set on staying

the New Year

back to your hometown

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

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

raise me or

had it out

I haven't cut ties with

you can push your luck.” Holden’s mouth

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

never gave me fatherly love, I’m not going to leave you high

money to your account every month for your living expenses.”

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

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