Chapter 10

Just as Cameron finished packing, ready to fly out the next morning to Kiverton to bring Simone back, Madeline stopped him at the door. "If Simone wants to leave, then let her," she snapped. "Why are you chasing after her? She's so mean and spiteful. Does she really think the Kirk family needs her?" Cameron frowned. "Mom, don't say that. Mona's still my wife. I'm bringing her home." Madeline knew her son well. Once Cameron made up his mind about something, there was no changing it. He had always been stubborn, and it was clear to everyone that he truly cared for Simone. Trying to talk him out of it completely wasn't going to work. So, she softened her tone. "Cameron, it's not that I don't want you to bring Simone back," she said carefully. "But if you bring her back now, what about Sylvia? "You made a promise to her. You said that once she was fully recovered, you'd give her another child. "You know what Simone's like. She's selfish and possessive. If she comes back, there's no