Quote by Gayle Forman

My stomach lurched, an appetizer before the full portion of heartache I had a feeling was going to be served at some point soon.

My stomach lurched, an appetizer before the full portion of

Summary

The quote expresses a visceral, physical reaction (the stomach lurching) that is symbolic of an impending emotional pain (heartache) that the speaker anticipates. It suggests that the speaker has a strong intuition or premonition about an upcoming difficult or painful experience, a feeling that intensifies the anticipation of the emotional turmoil that awaits them.

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By Gayle Forman

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