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.

Holden

before replying, “Pedro and

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

ideas about asking him for

he earns

don't need a bride price

price?” He had been hoping to talk Pedro into offering one, but Kathryn had shut that down before he

has is

need a gift? If anything, it's good he didn't ask me

Dad, rest well.

my brothers.” Kathryn walked out of the hospital room, Holden's furious eyes following her as she

giving the servant some instructions, she and Pedro exited the

last bite of her apple, Kathryn tossed the

her a tissue to clean

better,”

“Dad's livid.

stay mad

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

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