Gary looked at Melody with disdain in his eyes as if looking at a scoundrel. “Then what did you call me here for today?”

York pounded the table and snapped, “Cristofer must marry Gretchen!”

“You want me to force Cristofer to marry your daughter?” Gary asked.

“Cristofer's parents have passed away. You are his only elder now. It would help if you let him be responsible for what he has done,” York said bluntly.

“You are so ridiculous,” Gary said with a sneer. “Cristofer is an ...