Chapter: 2073

However, the relief she anticipated didn't come. Instead, a sharp pain gripped her lower abdomen, causing her to inhale sharply and tighten her grip on the thermal bottle.

Sensing her discomfort, Alberto reached into his pocket and retrieved a small oval hand warmer.

"Take this," he said.

Gazing at the hand warmer, Rachel was touched once more by his gesture of kindness. She looked up at him, feeling slightly astonished, but chose to remain silent, her heart filled with gratitude.

Alberto explained, "The convenience store doesn't carry warm patches. This can at least provide some warmth for you."