Pedro had seen what it meant to have loving parents. Kathryn, unfortunately, had been deprived of that. "I don't care," Kathryn said firmly. "I don't care at all. Did my father ask you for money? He's not actually broke he just wants to check on my brothers' situation. He must have warned them not to act against me, but they didn't listen. Now he's waiting to see how things play out."

She knew her father was aware of the assassination attempt.

He had probably tried to dissuade her brothers, but when they refused to listen, he let things unfold, hoping their plan would succeed so they could inherit a fortune.

Kathryn sighed. "The will states my brothers are responsible for his care. Since they have money, they won't let him suffer. That's better for him than anything I'd provide. Still, I won't let my father starve. I'll give him enough for basic living expenses, based on the standards of our hometown. If he falls ill, the medical bills will be split equally among us. That's all I owe him."

“He asked me for a million dollars," Pedro informed her. "Said he needed it for gambling. But he's not even a gambling addict. He just enjoys a luxurious lifestyle-good food, relaxation, and hired help.'

no longer chase women. Instead, he spent money on

up at the hospital later. I'm going back to sleep. The more I sleep,

her blanket. "Get some rest. You've been too exhausted

You can't take your next dose for another half-hour, but you should drink

on her forehead. It was burning again. No wonder she

some water. I'll drink more and

fetched a glass of warm water and handed it to

suddenly coughed. Pedro patted her back

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