Chapter 3706-3710

**Married At First Sight Chapter 3706**

In Chapter 3706 of Married At First Sight, Alannah and her husband occasionally took Grandma Johnson along for surprise visits to their in-laws’ house, staying for a week without informing Jane. Grandma Johnson particularly relished these trips, enjoying the conversations with Grandma Murphy and the other rural women who spent their time gossiping about family matters. She thrived in such social settings, often being the most talkative among them.

Jane smiled and asked, “Mom, do you want to tell Dad?”
Alannah responded, “No need. Your dad won’t mind. If anything, he’ll just drive me there.”
“Alright, let’s go then,” Jane replied, picking up Avah, taking Titus by the hand, while her mother-in-law followed, carrying Enzo. Serenity held Sonny.

Suddenly, Jane recalled her two nephews, asking, “Where are Laurel’s little ones?”
“They’re asleep. The nanny took them back. It’s better not to bring them; they’re too mischievous. If we take them to your mom’s, we won’t get a moment of peace. Their parents aren’t coming, and managing them would be difficult.”

At home, Jane appreciated Alannah’s help with watching her nephews; having more kids around was enjoyable. However, she wouldn’t take them out without their parents. It felt like too much responsibility to look after someone else’s children, and if something went wrong, explaining it to their parents would be challenging.

Jane nodded in agreement. “It’s good they have a nanny.”
Even without her mother-in-law’s reminder, Jane was aware not to take the kids without their parents.

The group piled into several cars and made their way to Jane’s mother’s house.

Meanwhile, in Jensburg, at the hospital, Kathryn finally found time to visit Holden, who had been shot by Clarissa. Holden lay in bed, appearing much older and frail. Although…

He was in his seventies and had always taken care of himself, appearing younger than his age. Now, he looked as old as Mr. Jimenez.

“Miss,” the servant attending to Holden greeted Kathryn respectfully and stepped aside to allow her to approach the bed.

“How did my father end up like this?” Kathryn muttered to herself. She had been preoccupied with Clarissa’s funeral, comforting the family, and managing Mr. Dunn’s arrangements. This was her first visit since Holden was hospitalized. After Clarissa’s death, she had heard that Holden was in poor condition, but she hadn’t given it much thought until now. Seeing him so frail and aged in just a few days shocked her. She had assumed that Holden wouldn’t be saddened by Clarissa’s passing and might even feel relieved.

Kathryn also understood why Clarissa shot Holden; she knew she was going to die and feared that he would try to assert control after her death. In her desperation, she wanted to take him down with her.

Kathryn sighed inwardly. If Clarissa was so concerned about Holden, why did she provoke him and invite him over? After decades of marriage, they had turned against each other in their old age.

The servant gently added, “Mr. Janzen has been like this since hearing about the Farrell family’s troubles. When he isn’t like this, he mostly just sleeps.”

Kathryn softly asked, “Is my dad willing to eat?”

The servant replied, “He’ll eat, but not much. He seems mostly in a daze. Sometimes he talks to himself, but I can’t understand what he’s saying.”

After a moment of silence, Kathryn said, “I understand. You can leave now. I’ll talk to him.”

The servant nodded respectfully and left the room. Now, only Holden and Kathryn remained in the ward. Kathryn pulled a chair closer and sat down beside him.

She lay on the bed, gazing at Holden for a long moment before she spoke. “Dad, Mom is gone. We have to accept the truth: the dead cannot come back.” She hesitated. “Mom made so many mistakes.” Kathryn refrained from saying more, believing, in a silent way, that death was too lenient for her mother, given the many lives her mother had damaged.

Holden turned his head, and his eyes seemed to regain their spark. He stared at his daughter for a prolonged time before finally responding. “Kathryn, I thought I would feel relief when your mom died, but when I received the news, I felt anything but happy. Instead, I felt empty. The truth is, I loved your mother. If I hadn’t, I wouldn’t have stayed with her.”

“Yes, the Janzen family was in decline, and I did marry into your family partly for my own reasons. But I did love your mother,” he added with a sigh. “Over time, your mother became too controlling. I rarely had more than $500 to myself. Even your brothers had more pocket money than I did when they were little. I used to sneak money from them behind her back.”

Holden paused and confessed, “I was weak. I would look at younger, beautiful women and have thoughts, but after your mom caught me once, I didn’t dare to act on them again. I contemplated cheating because she was so strict. She was always in control, always in charge. She was relentless—everyone feared her. She was the head of the family, and everything had to go her way. I was afraid. I might have had wandering thoughts, but I lacked the courage to act on them.”

Holden’s eyes brightened as he reminisced. “When I cheated, I thought I was being so careful. Your mom was out of town, but somehow, she returned early and caught me. In hindsight, I realize others were stirring up trouble behind the scenes. They used me to hurt your mom, and I was completely unaware of it.”

“That’s what led to this mess,” Holden said, his voice breaking as tears streamed down his face. “Kathryn, there were times when I truly hated your mom and wished she were dead. But now that she’s gone, I regret it all. I regret everything I did to provoke her anger. If only I had endured a little longer, we wouldn’t have ended up like this in our old age. I tolerated her for decades—what were a few more years? Why didn’t I just let her have her way? If I had known how it would end, I would have put up with it until the end of our lives.”

At least then, people would remember them as a loving couple. But now, everyone in Jensburg knew their marriage had crumbled, and even in death, Clarissa seemed intent on dragging him down with her. His infidelity had caused a scandal, and Clarissa must have been deeply disappointed in him. No, Holden thought. She never had any hope or love for him at all.

“Did your mother ever love me, Kathryn?” Holden asked. Before she could respond, he laughed bitterly. “No, she didn’t. She never loved me. Few people wanted to be with her, but I did. She couldn’t win Mr. Jimenez’s love, and she needed an heir, so she settled for me.”

Kathryn stayed silent, unsure if her mother had ever truly cared for her father. Perhaps she had, perhaps she hadn’t. But now it didn’t matter—her mother was gone.

Holden continued, “I spent decades trying to warm her heart, but I failed. I failed as a man, Kathryn. If she had loved me even a little, I wouldn’t have sought excitement elsewhere or cheated on her. I did those things mainly to get back at her.”

Kathryn pursed her lips and replied, “I believe my mom still cared. If she hadn’t, she wouldn’t have had four children with you, and she wouldn’t have…”

“I was so angry when you cheated,” Holden said. Desperate for reassurance, he asked again, “Really? Did she love me?” Then he laughed through his tears. “Kathryn, don’t try to comfort me. I know she never loved me. She only had children with me because she needed an heir. If IVF had been an option back then, she wouldn’t have married me at all.”

“When I cheated, it wasn’t because she cared about me. She was angry because I embarrassed her. She couldn’t stand my betrayal. Honestly, if Mr. Jimenez had returned sooner and been willing to be with her, she would have left me for him.”

“She would have cheated first, and she wouldn’t have cared whether it hurt me. She only thought about herself, controlling others as she always did. In her eyes, I was just there to help her have children. She had love, but it was for Mr. Jimenez, for Shiloh, and the last bit was for you, Kathryn.”

Kathryn softly replied, “Dad, she did love me as a mother.”

“Motherly love is still love. She didn’t love your brothers as much because they weren’t driven or capable. If they had been more successful, maybe she would have loved them more. But your mother always said my blood was bad, that your brothers took after me and were therefore useless.”

“She always claimed that the daughters of the Farrell family were exceptional, but not all of them are. Many are just like ordinary people.” Only the direct bloodline truly stood out.

Kathryn sighed, “Dad, Mom’s gone now. You don’t need to dwell on these things anymore. It’s all in the past. Focus on getting better, leave the hospital for the New Year, and afterward, maybe my eldest brother can take you on a trip to relax.”

Holden wiped his tears and calmed down. After a moment, he asked, “Did your mother say anything before she passed?”

Kathryn hesitated.

Before replying, “She called my aunt and apologized,” Holden looked disappointed. Did he hope that Clarissa would think of him in her final moments? Deep down, he knew he didn’t deserve that.

“She found peace,” Holden said softly. “I think she felt guilty all these years. She was close to your aunt. If it weren’t for that, I’m not sure how things would have turned out. By the time I met her, she was already the head of the Farrell family.”

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Kathryn thought to herself: What did it matter that her mother and aunt had been close? It didn’t change the fact that her mother was cruel. Ultimately, her aunt died because of her mother’s schemes. What had her aunt done to deserve this? Her mother not only lost her older sister but also caused her death.

Her aunt likely never realized that it was her own sister who had betrayed her. Those who had even the slightest hint or aided her mother also met tragic ends. Some lost their entire families.

After that tragedy decades ago, so many innocent lives were devastated. Clarissa truly deserved her fate, but Kathryn couldn’t voice that—it was still her mother.

Holden remarked, “Your mother always favored daughters. I didn’t know you and Shiloh had been switched before. She loved Shiloh the most. Whenever I upset her, Shiloh would always plead for me.”

Kathryn remained silent. When she first returned to her family, she noticed how much they adored Shiloh, the girl they believed was their true daughter.

“Don’t talk about Shiloh…” Kathryn said quietly.

Holden sighed and attempted to sit up. Kathryn stood and assisted him, placing a pillow behind his back for support.

“Could you get me a glass of water, Kathryn?” Holden asked. “I’ve been talking so much, and I’m really thirsty.”

Kathryn went to fetch him a glass of water.

warm water. After he drank, she set the cup aside and inquired if he would like some fruit. “I’m not hungry. You can take it back or have the servant clear it later. Nothing tastes good to me now that your mother’s gone,” Holden replied. Kathryn resumed her seat. Holden then asked the pivotal question, “Now that your mother is gone, how will the company and the family be managed?” This was about the future of the Janzen family and Holden’s own security in his old age. With his wife, who had been in control for so long, now gone, he felt lost and older than ever. But despite the sorrow, Holden wasn’t contemplating following her in death. He wanted to live, to enjoy the years ahead, and to make up for what he had missed. In his mind, Kathryn, his biological daughter, would take charge of the Farrell family. Even if they weren’t close, he believed she would care for him as her father. However, Kathryn responded firmly, “My mother became head of the family by betraying my aunt. That position should have gone to my cousin. If my cousin doesn’t want it, she can appoint someone else. If all goes as planned, Liberty will take over. I won’t be running the Farrell family. That position was taken by my mother—it doesn’t belong to us. It’s not mine, and I don’t want it.” Unless her aunt’s descendants declined the role, Kathryn would not step in. Audrey had already initiated plans for Liberty to take charge, and Liberty had spent months familiarizing herself with the city. There shouldn’t be any issues with the transition. If Liberty needed assistance, Kathryn would help, but once Liberty was firmly established, Kathryn intended to leave Jensburg. She didn’t require anything from the Farrell family to survive—she had her own career. Holden panicked as he heard this. “Kathryn, how can you give away

“Everything your mother worked so hard for? Wouldn’t her death have been in vain?” Holden pressed, continuing in *Married at First Sight Chapter 3710*. “What’s done is done. Your mother was the head of the family, and now that she’s gone, you, as her daughter, should step into her role. Don’t be foolish and allow everything to revert to your cousin.”

Kathryn remained composed. “Dad, it’s not mine to claim. Our family wronged my cousin and her family,” she replied.

Holden tried to reason with her: “We didn’t do anything wrong. Your mother was responsible for your aunt’s death, and she has paid for it with her life. What more do they want? Kathryn, don’t forsake everything that belongs to the Farrell family. If you do, what will happen to us? Your brothers won’t be able to survive.”

“Dad, I’ve already told you. If my mother truly killed my aunt, I will relinquish the Farrell Group and everything associated with it. It was never ours to begin with,” Kathryn said, unwavering.

She had never liked the Farrell family. If she weren’t biologically connected to them, she would have avoided this entire situation.

Holden grew increasingly agitated. “How can I not be concerned? This impacts my retirement! If you hand over the Farrell assets, will Audrey allow you or your brothers to remain in the company? How will we generate income? You’re young, and Pedro is there for you—he’s loyal and can support you. But what about your brothers? Finding a job after 35 is challenging. Both your eldest and second brothers are past that age. If they can’t find work, how will they take care of themselves, let alone me in my old age?

I raised sons to support me in my later years, but if they lack money or food, how can they? You can’t just give everything away. That’s the inheritance your mother left for you! Ignore what others say.”

They will always talk; we just need to focus on living our own lives. If you don’t take care of yourself, you will suffer. By the way, how much private property did your mother leave behind? Since we never divorced, I am entitled to half. You will give me my share first, and then the remaining assets should be divided equally among the five of us—me and the children.

Kathryn quietly observed her father and suddenly realized the extent of her mother’s planning. Even on her deathbed, her mother aimed to remove her father from the equation to shield Kathryn from his burdens. Her mother anticipated this situation and had positioned herself as the villain so that Kathryn wouldn’t feel guilty about severing ties with him. It was merely by chance that her father had survived.

Kathryn stood up and said coldly, “My mother’s private property has already been divided according to her will. It will be distributed exactly as stated.” Clarissa had drafted a will years ago, when Shiloh was still alive and Kathryn had just rejoined her family. The entire family was present when it was created.

Kathryn continued, “Dad, have you forgotten? Mom made a will two or three years ago. Everything will be divided according to that.” Holden fell silent, having indeed forgotten about the will.