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 said hastily, trying to regain

“Pedro and I are a team, and he listens

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

get any ideas about

dollar he earns goes to

a

seen a man in your 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

has

would I need a gift? If anything, it's good he

Dad, rest well.

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

giving the servant some instructions,

last bite of her apple, Kathryn tossed the core

a tissue to clean

much better,” Kathryn

“Dad's livid.

stay mad for

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

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