Chapter 3854

It seemed probable that Marco had asked Erika to serve as an intermediary. Despite their divorce, they shared children, and for the sake of her children’s future, Erika was willing to set aside her personal grievances with Marco in order to talk to Kathryn and attempt to persuade her. Kathryn saw through this tactic but chose not to comment. It didn’t matter who tried to convince her; it wouldn’t work. She had no desire to take what wasn’t hers. The truth was, even if she wanted it, she wouldn’t be able to have it. Why engage in a futile struggle against the powerful people of Wiltspoon? She had witnessed her mother’s fate and was determined not to follow the same path. Being still young, she wanted to live her life.

“I’ll divide the inheritance Mom left and ensure each of my nieces and nephews receives their share. If they are adults, they can manage it themselves. If they are still minors, I’ll entrust it to their parents until they come of age. Those are your kids, and I trust you won’t cheat them or take what rightfully belongs to them.” And if it were misused, that would be on them—it wouldn’t involve Kathryn.

Erika paused for a moment before speaking again. “Kathryn, I’m not here to ask for my kids’ inheritance. Mom’s will is clear, and I trust you to handle it appropriately. I have complete confidence in you.”

Kathryn wasn’t Shiloh. If Shiloh were in charge, Erika would worry that her children’s shares might disappear. But with Kathryn, there was no need for concern. Kathryn treated all her nieces and nephews fairly. Although they weren’t particularly close, there was mutual respect. The kids quickly embraced Kathryn upon her return; to them, having another aunt was a welcomed addition. They

Both Shiloh and Kathryn were referred to as “Aunt” by the kids, indifferent to who was biological or not. Children inhabit simpler worlds; they didn’t scheme against Kathryn, resulting in a warmer relationship with them than with her three brothers.

“After the New Year, the Farrell family will have a new head, and it won’t be me. I will distribute Mom’s personal belongings according to her will. As for the lawsuits my brothers are involved in, they can handle that however they wish. Unless they manage to bring Mom back to life to amend her will, nothing will change, regardless of how long they fight. Regarding the Farrell family’s assets, those belong to the family as a whole, not to Mom’s personal estate. None of us has the right to touch or distribute it.

Sister-in-law, I’m fairly certain my brother prompted you to come here. He knows we have a better relationship now and thought you might convince me.” Kathryn did not hesitate to call out Marco’s intentions.

“Sister-in-law, when you return, please inform my brother that the valuable items in the Farrell mansion are family heirlooms, passed down through generations of matriarchs. They cannot be moved or sold. As for Mom’s jewelry, the pieces she inherited from Aunt Audrey will be returned to my cousin, as intended. Anything Mom purchased herself and specifically mentioned in her will will be distributed fairly. However, if it’s something that isn’t meant to be divided, no one should even consider taking it. Coveting it is futile. And don’t think that just because my cousin Audrey has left Jensburg, she’s out of the picture. Her connections are extensive—she can locate anyone, anywhere, to claim what is rightfully hers.”