CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THREE – THE STALKING BEGINS

The next morning, Kayla treated herself to a late weekend sleep-in before finally rousing herself for a workout. Exercise had become a necessary outlet to relieve stress during this tumultuous time in her life and pregnancy. Kayla changed into her gym gear and headed out, opting to walk the few blocks to her favorite boutique fitness studio. The crisp spring air was refreshing and helped clear her mind of the previous day's unpleasant run-in with Nathan. Upon arriving at the gym, she made her way to the open studio space, selecting a spot towards the back. Kayla was in the middle of her warm-up stretches when movement by the entrance caught her peripheral vision. Her head swiveled around and she felt her stomach plummet. There was Nathan, strolling inside dressed in athletic wear, flashing his trademark grin when he spotted her. Willing herself not to react, Kayla quickly averted her eyes and focused intently on her stretches. Maybe if she ignored him, he would take the hint and le