The Texan's Cowgirl Bride. Trish Milburn

      “You’re not hearing me. The store is not a wise investment.”

      Savannah’s hold on her frustration slipped. “Well, I think you’re wrong.”

      Shock registered on her father’s face. He wasn’t used to people disagreeing with him. Before he could say anything, she pressed forward.

      “Dad, you trust Lizzie to keep things running well at the office. I’m a grown woman, too. Trust me to know what I’m doing here.”

      She could tell he didn’t like being contradicted, and in that moment she wondered if her mom’s leaving hadn’t had anything to do with her children at all. Had Brock driven his wife away with his unyielding ways?

      “Dad, do you know where Mom is?”

      He jerked as if she’d slapped him. “Why would you ask me that?”