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 I'll

need to

Just focus on healing.

set on

the New Year

arrange a ride to take you back to your hometown to recover.” Holden's eyes

rid of me, aren't you? Kathryn, you ungrateful daughter! I’m your

be afraid of, Dad? Even if you talk to the media, who's going to believe you or care enough

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

it

that I haven't cut ties with you is already

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

her tone cool, “I'm still a decent

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

home, I'll transfer money to your account every month for your

entire life—I never had more than $500 in my

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