You Should Try To Have His Baby, Kira

Kira moved back a step. Helen’s perfume was giving her a headache. ‘That’s none of your business.’ Helen was persistent. ‘Listen to me, Mr McCarthy comes from a prominent family. I know men like that. They will only marry someone whose station matches theirs, someone from a rich and distinguished background. Not someone like you.’ Kira’s face was stony. She was so used to hearing put-downs from her mother that they no longer shocked her. Or hurt her. ‘I know this sounds cruel, but someone has to tell you the truth,’ Helen continued. ‘It’s impossible for a man like him to marry a girl like you. I’ve spent time with people in his circle. I know how they think.’ She reached for Kira’s hand. ‘I’m sorry that I haven’t paid much attention to you before, but you know I had my reasons. I promise I’ll change. I’m your mother. You know I only want the best for you.’ Kira shook off her mother’s hand. Helen gritted her teeth. Why couldn’t Kira be more obedient like Georgina? She plunged ahead. ‘He