Kalea was stunned when a plump woman with curly black hair stood in the doorway, staring at her with a scrutinizing gaze. The woman's attention was focused on Kalea's increasingly prominent belly. Kalea felt a bit confused; she followed the woman's line of sight and finally understood. Reflexively, she placed both hands on her belly, trying to cover it up, even though she knew her efforts were in vain. Who is this woman? Kalea still didn't understand why this woman had come to Kai's house. She had crossed paths with her before but didn't really know the plump woman.
"Um, sorry. Is there something I can help you with? Kai isn't home right—" Kalea said hesitantly, trying to be polite. However, her words were interrupted when the woman suddenly grabbed her hand, as if wanting to get a clearer look at her belly. Kalea quickly reacted—she pulled her hand back and took a few steps back, her face now tense. "What are you doing?"
