The Father of My Twins Mocked Me for Ordering a $5 Cobb Salad – I Stayed Quiet but Karma Acted

"Call me anytime, sweetheart."

"For seeing me."

She smiled at me with more warmth than I'd felt in years.

Outside, the cold hit my cheeks, and I didn't flinch.

I sat in my car and opened my phone. Booked a prenatal appointment for Friday. Rideshare confirmed.

"For seeing me."

Then I texted Briggs:

"You will not shame me for eating again. Ever. I'm going to move back home to my sister. I can't focus on my own health and my pregnancy if you're around."

My hand went to my belly.

"Mia. Maya," I whispered. "We're done shrinking."

"I'm going to move back home to my sister."