Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei
Chapter 3851

Chapter 3851

Chapter 3851 Kathryn stood up and looked directly at Holden. “That’s what Mom intended. If they push thislawsuit, they’ll lose, and if they push me, they’ll have even more to worry about. Tell them to selltheir properties and stores while they still can. Once they’re back home, they should see these pastfew decades as just a dream. Your injury still needs time to heal, so rest up and stop bad-mouthing us to the housekeeper. Youneed 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 anyoneelse. The Janzen family gained plenty from that union—it was a fair trade. There’s no room forcomplaints.” Holden’s face flushed with anger and embarrassment. Kathryn had clearly overheard him grumblingto the servant. “Kathryn, call Pedro in. I need to speak with him,” Holden said hastily, trying to regain some control. Kathryn paused, glancing at him before replying, “Pedro and I are a team, and he listens to me.Whether he marries me or I marry him, there will be no bride price or dowry involved. Dad, don’t getany ideas about asking him for one. Every dollar he earns goes to me. I’ve already told him I don’tneed a bride price or dowry.” Holden’s expression darkened. “Have you never seen a man in your life? You’d marry him without abride price?” He had been hoping to talk Pedro into offering one, but Kathryn had shut that downbefore he could try. “Everything Pedro has is already mine. Why would I need a gift? If anything, it’s good he didn’t askme for a bride price. Dad, rest well. I’m leaving now, and make sure to share what I said with mybrothers.” Kathryn walked out of the hospital room, Holden’s furious eyes following her as she left. After giving

the servant some instructions, she and Pedro exited the building. Finishing the last bite of her apple, Kathryn tossed the core into a nearby trash can. Pedro handedher a tissue to clean her hands. “I feel so much better,” Kathryn said with a smile. “Dad’s livid. He’ll probably stay mad for a while.When my brothers visit him, he’ll complain non-stop, which will just sour their moods. Not that theirmoods have been great lately anyway.” Ever since they learned their mother’s will had been amended to allocate her estate differently,Kathryn’s brothers had been beside themselves with anger. They’d even tried returning to theFarrell family mansion to claim their mother’s jewelry but couldn’t get past the front gates. The jewelry was meant for Kathryn, with each sister-in-law and niece receiving a piece as akeepsake. Pedro smiled warmly. “As long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters.” Pedro didn’t concern himselfwith other people’s moods, even if it was his future father-in-law’s. As they took the elevator down and reached the hospital’s main entrance, they ran into a familiarface. It was Marco’s ex-wife, Erika Irwin—Kathryn’s former sister-in-law. She stood bundled in a thickcoat, clearly waiting for Kathryn. “Kathryn,” Erika said, smiling as she greeted her. “Sister-in-law, what brings you here? Are you visiting Dad, or do you have someone else in thehospital?” Kathryn asked. Kathryn’s relationship with her sisters-in-law hadn’t always been smooth. When she first returned,all three had treated her poorly, bending over backward to please Shiloh and even helping Shilohundermine her.