The heartburn spikes. Rachael presses harder against her chest, but it’s not just acid now. It’s grief. It’s rage. It’s the feeling of her own life dissolving like aspirin in water.
End of Part 1
Finally, she types: The offer is ready. When can you come by? MissaX 24 06 11 Rachael Cavalli Heartburn Pt 1
“I talked to the real estate agent. The offer on the lake house—” The heartburn spikes
She sends it to her lawyer. Then sets the phone down, face against the cool marble, as the heartburn burns and burns and will not stop. face against the cool marble
“Rach—”