On the way back, Natalie Vaughn was continuously on the phone, calling everyone she could think of connected to Vivian.
Still no results.
Once she returned home, Natalie remembered to check her email.
Five days ago, Vivian had sent her an email, roughly stating that she wanted to take a break and was using the email to avoid worrying Natalie.
Only after seeing this email did Natalie finally feel at ease.
The tension in her mind eased, transitioning into an awareness of something wrong with her body.
Nausea.
Natalie frowned, washed her face, and drank some cold water, feeling slightly better after that. She noticed in the mirror that her face was thinner, her features more pronounced, losing some of her cuteness and naïveté, with a clearer sense of aloofness.
She raised her hand to pat her face, realizing that she was too skinny now. Though still attractive, she felt less lively than before.
Natalie was well aware of her physical state.
