Chapter 7

Kaitlyn decides to have a little stroll at the town market.

Heidi arranged a vibrant bouquet as Kaitlyn approached, the sweet scent of flowers filling the air.

"Kaitlyn, dear! How's everything going?" she asked, her eyes twinkling with genuine concern.

"Oh, you know, the usual pregnancy struggles," Kaitlyn sighed, rubbing her lower back. "I'm on a mission for some comfort food and maybe a pair of slippers to soothe these tired feet. Any recommendations?"

Heidi's face lit up, her smile widening.

"Well, for comfort food, you can't go wrong with the apple turnovers from the bakery down the street," she suggested, her hands dancing over the vibrant blooms. "And speaking of comfort, have you tried those memory foam slippers Marco has at his fruit stand?"

Thanking Heidi, Kaitlyn ambled over to Marco's fruit stand, where a colorful array of fruits greeted her. Marco's eyes crinkled at the corners as he spotted her.

"Kaitlyn! Long time no see. How's the little one doing?" His voice held a w