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.

to speak with him,” Holden

and

him, there will be no bride

get any ideas about asking

earns goes

don't need a bride price or dowry.”

life? You'd marry him without a bride price?” He had been hoping to talk Pedro into offering one, but Kathryn had shut that down before he could

Pedro has is already

anything, it's good he didn't ask

Dad, rest well.

Kathryn walked out of the hospital room, Holden's furious

some instructions,

apple, Kathryn tossed the core into a

handed her a tissue to clean

much better,” Kathryn said with a

“Dad's livid.

mad for

brothers visit him, he'll complain non-stop, which will just

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