CHAPTER 14
Giles came back early. He had a few hours of sleep, but Mona was hoping he would get more. They explained to him about the doctor coming by and telling them about the early morning surgery.
“We are going to see if Beth wants to join Poppie and Glen at the ranch. We thought she would be better if she is with them,” explained Manny.
Giles nodded. “I have been worried about her. She acts tough, but she is very sensitive,” he said.
Mona looked at Giles in surprise. She had never thought of Beth as being sensitive. She had always seemed to be running things with Poppie and Glen. Sensitive was not a word she would have applied to Beth.
“Manny and I are going to do a little Christmas shopping. We thought we should leave the kids presents and let them have Christmas with Mom when s
