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.

left me is

need to worry about

Just focus on healing.

on staying here,

the New Year in

I'll arrange a ride to take you back to your

daughter! I’m your

if you talk to the media, who's going

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

always had it out

I haven't cut

think just because I’m giving you some leeway, you can

Kathryn continued, her tone cool,

love, I’m not going to leave

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

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

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