Serenity and Zachary York novel Chapter 3552

Kathryn’s words were a direct echo of Clarissa’s, blunt and without any pretense. She didn’t bother giving them any respect, showing the same strength that the women of the Farrell family were known for.

Marco silently grumbled about Kathryn. He couldn’t help but think Holden was the only one who could truly endure such strong-willed women. If Holden were a Ninja Turtle, they were the little Ninja Turtles, forced to obey and endure under Clarissa’s overpowering influence.

“Kathryn, we’re family,” Marco said.

“You’ve never treated me like family,” Kathryn responded coldly. “In your eyes, the only daughter and sister you have is Shiloh. Let’s not pretend otherwise.”

She continued, “Dad, there’s no need to act like the loving father now. You might be able to play that role, but I can’t. Since I returned, I’ve seen how you really feel about me.”

Back when Shiloh was alive, Holden had tried to arrange a marriage for Kathryn, but the man he chose was just another spoiled rich kid. If he truly cared about her, how could he set her up with someone like that?

The bond between Kathryn and Holden was shallow, and she didn’t push it. Maybe she was just destined to have a distant relationship with her family.

Kathryn asked, “Did Mom send you here to get rid of Pedro? Without him by my side, does she plan to control me or drug me again?”

“Your father and brother couldn’t convince you,” Clarissa said calmly. She knew her sons wouldn’t be able to complete the task she had given them.

“Mom, you once told me that from the moment Pedro came to me, he was mine for life. He belongs to me, and I won’t let him go!”

Kathryn was determined. If Clarissa wanted to drive Pedro away, then she wouldn’t be the successor of the Farrell family. How could she lead the family if she couldn’t even make her own decisions? To be the successor, she needed to have full control.