Chapter 353

Ava Reed's non-stop chatter had given her mom a pounding headache. She was already drained from the baby’s wailing meltdown earlier and now could barely keep her eyes open. Noticing something was off, Edgar Shaw stepped in quickly. “Mom, are you okay? Do you feel unwell?” Mrs. Reed waved her hand tiredly. “I’m fine. Just got a little worked up hearing the baby cry like that. I’ll be alright after some rest.” Holding the baby, Ava walked over, glanced at her mom and said, “Better call the family doctor, just in case. You’re not getting any younger, Mom, and you can’t keep brushing stuff off like it’s no big deal.” Before Mrs. Reed could protest, Edgar had already asked Mary to get the doctor on the phone. Mrs. Reed sighed. “Even if there’s something wrong, it’s nothing new. You kids just overthink everything.” The baby, now full and content, had dozed off in Ava’s arms. Ava carefully laid the little one in the crib, straightened her clothes, then turned to her mom with a serious tone. “