Chapter 30

Cody glared at Jennifer, his frustration bubbling beneath the surface. "Why didn't you respond to Christine's letter back then? Even if you didn't want to help, you could have at least acknowledged it. "If you had, maybe Anna might have shown some consideration with Melanie there today. After all, she's her niece-in-law. Now look what you've done. Because of you acting so high and mighty, it's likely that this business deal has gone down the drain." The Hawke family had been hoping to partner with Anna to open an ice skating rink. In a time when entertainment options were limited, young people flocked to such places. A larger venue could yield substantial profits, but setting up a sizable skating rink required significant investment. The financial burden wouldn't be as heavy if they could pull in partners. Jennifer shifted uncomfortably, knowing Cody had dismissed the letter from Christine when it had first arrived. He had scoffed at the idea, thinking it was just a plea from