Chapter 93

Natalie's POV

I let out a long sigh as I placed my hand on my belly. The persistent stomach acidity overwhelmed me, making every meal a challenge. In this last month of my pregnancy, it had worsened to the point where sometimes I had to stop eating altogether. The pressure on my stomach was intense, and the relentless heartburn felt like a fiery serpent coiling in my chest.

I reached into my purse and found a mint sweet, a small relief that helped soothe the symptoms. As the cool mint flavor spread in my mouth, I felt a slight reprieve. The sweetness mingled with the refreshing mint, momentarily distracting me from the discomfort. I leaned back in my chair, savoring the fleeting relief.

Afterward, I took some photos with the girls and posted them on my I*******m account. I hadn't been active for a while, wary of Rafael finding me. The comments came pouring in like wildfire as soon as my big belly appeared on their feeds. My friends Rebecca and Fello weren't surprised, though. Whereas a