Chapter 45

• “Ava, I really think we need to keep a close eye on those reporters. I've noticed some older folks among them; they might have been in this reporting gig for quite a while,” Clara said, her voice barely above a whisper as the makeup artist finished her look.
• “I don’t want you to stress yourself today; it’s your baby naming ceremony, and those important people who have come will want to meet you,” Ava replied, gently patting the baby in her arms.
• “But we still need to take advantage of having different reporters and media at our fingertips,” Clara said as soon as the makeup artist left the room, leaving the two of them alone.