Josiah’s P.O.V

I didn’t hear from Malik for a matter of days after rejecting his proposal. With Alois and Cora dealt with, I found myself busy with restorations to the house. I was able to hire more staff and organize different papers that held any debts my father hadn’t paid off before he died.

Matthias was a big help, helping out in the garden with Eva and the gardener while I tended to the inside staff. I did still prefer going out to the market myself if ...