Kathryn stood up and looked directly at Holden.

“That's what Mom intended.

If they push this lawsuit, they'll lose, and if they push me, they'll have even more to worry about.

Tell them to sell their properties and stores while they still can.

Once they're back home, they should see these past few decades as just a dream.

Your injury still needs time to heal, so rest up and stop bad-mouthing us to the housekeeper.

You need to understand your position and face reality.

Marrying my mother was your choice, and it set the course for your life.

You can't blame anyone else.

The Janzen family gained plenty from that union—it was a fair trade.

There’s no room for complaints.” Holden's face flushed with anger and embarrassment.

Kathryn had clearly overheard him grumbling to the servant.

“Kathryn, call Pedro in.

him,” Holden said hastily, trying to

him before replying, “Pedro and I are a team, and he listens

or I marry him, there will be no bride price or

don't get any ideas about asking

earns

a bride price or dowry.” Holden's expression

bride price?” He had been hoping to talk Pedro

Pedro has

need a gift? If anything, it's

Dad, rest well.

now, and make sure to share what I said with my brothers.” Kathryn walked out of the hospital room, Holden's furious eyes following

some instructions,

bite of her apple, Kathryn tossed the core into a

a tissue to clean

much better,” Kathryn said with a

“Dad's livid.

mad for a

complain

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