Chapter 193 Confrontations.
The next day, Ashley was no pleased to hear that he had yet another doctor’s appointment with Doctor Bailey.
"I’m perfectly fine, mommy!" He complained as Grace got him ready for the day. "Why do I still have to go."
"Because if you don’t, you’ll have an awful stomach ache," Owen said as he walked into the living room, pecking Leonica on the cheek as he did. "Isn’t that right, dear?"
She nodded. "That’s right,"
"But I’m already healthy," Ashley argued, his lips forming a pout as he stared at his mother with the most adorable puppy dog eyes. "Please mommy, let’s skip this one."
"No can do, Ashley," She shook her head as she lowered herself to his level, dismissing Grace as she took over the task of adjusting his sweater. "I know you hate needles, sweetie, but you just gotta do this one for me. It’s gonna be the last one, I promise." She stuck out her small finger.
"Really?" Ashley was hesitant, but the reassuring look in his mother’s eyes quickly washed away every spec of hesitation.
"Yes, I promise." She responded, hooking her fingers with his when the child brought his rather small finger forth. "Alright, let’s go."
Owen smiled and picked Ashley up, carrying him against his side and with his free hand, taking Leonica’s hand as they exited the mansion, leaving behind Grace who bowed and bade the goodbye.
The drive to the hospital was short, with Ashley sitting on his mother’s lap as Owen drove, humming along with her to the music playing on the radio.
Once there, Ashley was ushered into the doctor’s office where Doctor Bailey awaited, his usual smile plastered on his face.