Magdelena's Choice by Molly Jebber

Author:Molly Jebber [Jebber, Molly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Zebra Books
Published: 2021-11-10T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Toby hoped Magdelena’s social this afternoon brought Annie closer to her friends. He had compassion for the Hooks, and their interest in the couple had brought him closer to Magdelena. They both had the desire to help those who might not be easy to like. Most Amish were close, but not with those who were brusque and secretive. He’d gotten a glimmer of a softer and kinder side of Abram when they practiced archery. For now, he had to convince Zach to respect his and Magdelena’s wishes. As he came close to the Hiltys’ home, he slowed his mare. He had chosen to visit Zach around seven as Magdelena had suggested.

He pulled over and prayed for God to give him the words to say and to control his frustration. He then proceeded to the haus, tied his mare to the hitching post, and approached Zach on the porch. The big white barn had a fresh coat of paint, and the wraparound porch to the two-story home, which was almost as large as Magdelena’s home, had an overhang with high posts. In the distance, sows and hogs filled the fenced-in area on the hillside. “Beautiful place your parents have here.”

Zach didn’t stand. “If you’re here to discuss Magdelena, you’re wasting your time. Let’s not argue about this. Our families and I are doing what’s best for Magdelena. Her daed will need a son to take over the ranch. You can’t break the bond of friendship our parents have formed.”

Toby’s neck hairs prickled. “Zach, don’t you want to marry for love? There are plenty of available girls for you to wed. You can work at the cattle ranch.”

Zach huffed. “I get it. You want to marry Magdelena and then take over the cattle ranch when Mark’s ready to retire. Then what? I’d work for you? No. I like the plan already in place. You choose one of those available girls and stay away from Magdelena. You’ll never meet Mark’s expectations. I do. Accept his decision. You don’t have any choice.”

“Magdelena is adamant she won’t marry you. She’s rejected you at every turn. Do you want the ranch enough to wed a woman who can’t stand you?” He scanned the property. “You already have a business to run and own when your daed is no longer able to. I don’t get it.”

“You have a simple mind. I have bigger plans. Both places together will bring in a bundle of money, which will benefit both families and our future kinner. I’ll keep a steady staff of dependable and well-trained men to keep the businesses thriving. You should’ve sealed this deal before I came along.” He smirked.

Toby flexed his hands at his sides. He didn’t remember ever getting this angry, and he couldn’t let his emotions ruin what he wanted to accomplish. “I don’t notice a haus being built for you and Magdelena. If you have the money you claim, why don’t you build one? You plan to live with your parents after you’re wed?”

Zach glowered at him.

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