What Could Be the Reason for this Bulge?

But before that, Keely lived her life like everything was normal, clinging to a bit of denial. Her stomach, becoming tender to the touch, made optimism hard to maintain. Even as she astonishingly ballooned to a size 8, she avoided seeking medical advice—ironically, despite her father being a doctor.

Did you know that family members of doctors often have better access to healthcare advice and information? Still, in her mind, Keely hoped her expanding belly might mean a blessing on the way. However, reality had something much more unexpected in store for her. Eventually, the time would come for her to face the truth.