Half an hour later.

"Kathryn, Kathryn!"

Holden, who had been stopped by Jim, finally made it into the hospital room.

Jim followed closely behind, but Liberty motioned for him to let it go. Taking the hint, Jim left the room.

As soon as Holden stepped inside, he went straight for Kathryn, about to kneel before her, his body trembling.

Kathryn almost jumped up to stop him.

No matter how strained their relationship was, he was still her father.

Watching him kneel before her would make her look heartless, like an unfilial daughter.

Not that Kathryn had ever been particularly devoted to him.

"Dad, what are you doing?!"

quickly stepped in to help, preventing Holden from dropping to

have done, they're still your family. Please forgive them-let them go. I promise, I'll take them back

to hurt you again, I swear I'll break

begging you.

as if trying to kneel again, but Pedro held him firmly

Holden slapped Pedro across

didn't flinch or loosen his grip. The side of his face turned red, the mark

you're so determined to kneel, do it outside. Go ahead, kneel at the hospital entrance and yell about how your daughter is unfilial. Announce to the world that your sons tried to kill their sister and that she refuses to forgive them. See if

at him,

up

"Kathryn..."

as he

Holden collapsed onto the sofa, crying

your mom is no longer here. The only people I have left are your brothers. If they go to jail, what

cracked with

They won't fight over your mom's estate-it'll all be yours. I just need them out of jail.

a good father. I never gave you the love you deserved. But Kathryn, we're family. You have the Janzen blood in your veins. I gave you life-please, let your brothers go. Yes, they were cruel to you, and I'm deeply disappointed in them.

at him coldly for a long time before finally turning to Liberty. "Liberty, this is a personal matter. You and Mr. Lewis should go home

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