Chapter 3847


    Chapter 3847


    Holden stewed in resentment. Kathryn might be his daughter, but she was ungrateful. Even with all


    she’d inherited, she barely spared him enough for afortable retirement. Sure, she provided a


    vi and a monthly allowance, but he thought $300,000 a month was reasonable for his needs.


    Kathryn spoke, breaking his train of thought. “Auntie, how’s my dad doing these past few days?”


    The caregiver answered honestly, “Mr. Janzen is recovering well, but given his age, the doctor


    suggested he stay a few more days before going home.”


    Holden chimed in, “The doctor says I should be here at least another two weeks.”


    Deep down, he dreaded leaving the hospital. At home, without the dedicated caregiver, he knew


    he’d be neglected. His sons were preupied with their own lives, and though his daughter-inw


    showed outward respect, she never truly cared.


    Kathryn raised an eyebrow. “The New Year’sing up, Dad. Are you nning to celebrate here in


    the hospital?”


    She signaled the caregiver to leave before walking over with the bouquet, recing the wilted


    flowers in the vase with the fresh ones she’d brought.


    Holden’s face soured. “Why’d you bring flowers? They’re useless—they just sit there, wilt, and die.


    It’d be better if you brought food. I’d be happier with that.”


    “Dad, you don’tck food,” Kathryn replied, ncing at the untouched fruit basket she’d bought on


    herst visit.


    He scoffed. “Those fruits are nd. I’ve spent most of my life eating imported ones; I can’t stand


    these basic, seasonal ones. You should bring me some nutritional supplements. I need to build my


    strength back up.”


    Kathryn pulled a chair closer and sat down, smiling in a way that Holden found infuriating.


    “Dad, Mom’s gone,” Kathryn said pointedly. “She might not have loved you deeply, but she was your


    wife for decades and gave you children. Because of her, you lived a life of luxury, ate well, and


    never wanted for anything. Now that she’s gone, those days are over. You’ll eat what I bring you. If


    you keepining that it’s not good enough, next time, I’ll skip the flowers ande empty-


    handed. We’re family, after all—no need for pleasantries.”


    Holden’s jaw clenched. This daughter of his, so unfilial! She only ever riled him up.


    “Kathryn, what I said earlier… that was just me venting.”


    Kathryn’s eyes narrowed yfully. “Oh? What did you say, Dad? I must’ve missed it. Care to


    repeat?”


    Holden hesitated, his face tightening. “It was nothing. Forget it.” She wasn’t going to admit she’d


    heard himin, so he decided to drop it. No point repeating himself if she was just ying coy.


    “Dad, want an apple? I’ll wash one for you,” Kathryn offered, but before he could respond, she


    grabbed two apples, washed them, and handed one to him while biting into her own.


    Holden disliked apples but epted it anyway.


    “So, Dad,” Kathryn said between bites, “are you really nning to stay here another two weeks?”


    With irritation flickering in his eyes, Holden snapped, “Where else would I go? Once I’m out of the


    hospital, where am I supposed to stay? Except for you and Pedro, the rest of us aren’t even allowed


    into the Farrell mansion anymore.”


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