Married at First Sight novel (Serenity and Zachary York)

Chapter 4003

Married At First Sight Chapter 4003

Chapter 4003

The older generation of the Farrell family did accept the gifts and benefits sent by the three brothers. They felt slighted by Clarissa in the past, so taking what the brothers offered felt like compensation-something they were owed. However, as for siding with the brothers and helping them undermine Liberty's rise to power, they had no intention of doing so.

What could the three brothers do about it without evidence? The gifts were framed as simple New Year offerings from the younger generation to their elders-perfectly normal and customary. Holden, upon hearing his sons' complaints, smacked one of them lightly on the arm and let loose his frustration.

"How many times have I told you this?" he snapped, his tone heavy with exasperation. "But no, you won't listen! It's like my words go in one ear and out the other. Let me remind you- yes, you and Kathryn are siblings, but your last name is Janzen, not Farrell. "The Farrell family has upheld their clan rules for over a century, and they're not about to change them for you. If change were possible, it would've happened long ago. Do you really think it's your turn now? Those elders belong to the Farrell family; of course, their loyalty lies there. To them, you're outsiders. You're Janzens. Why would they side with you against Liberty?"

Holden's words grew sharper as he continued.

think bribing them will change that? Dream on! If they were to support anyone from your mother's descendants, they'd

those same families would band together to crush the Farrell family into

breath, the weight

used to be," he added, his voice quieter but no less firm. "They're barely clinging to

declining health and mounting stress, Holden could feel his strength waning. He'd stepped back from Jensburg's chaos

long sip of water to steady himself. "I can't be part of it anymore, even if I

dragged him down with her. His biological daughter, Kathryn, barely acknowledged him as her father. And while his sons showed some measure of filial piety,

going to get themselves killed," Holden thought grimly. "If

off first."

fate, he wouldn't have married into the Farrell

water, Holden resumed scolding his sons. His relentless words silenced them, leaving them too cowed

everything Mom built fall into Liberty's hands? Just because she's a woman, she's more qualified than us? Her last name isn't even Farrell-it's Hunt!" "She