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Kayla Nicole's one-word confession has fans talking: Is it about Travis Kelce?

Her latest Instagram story is short but loaded with meaning

Kayla Nicole Breaks Her Silence-Is She Still Healing from Travis...
Kayla Nicole Breaks Her Silence-Is She Still Healing from Travis Kelce?(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)LAPRESSE

Love is a beautiful thing-until it's over. Then, it's messy, complicated, and at times, impossible to fully leave behind. That's what many fans are speculating after Kayla Nicole's latest Instagram activity, which seems to suggest she's still processing her past withTravis Kelce.

She reposted a tweet that read, "I would actually away from embarrassment if y'all knew what kinda shit I say when I'm in love, so detrimental to the brand,"adding just one word of her own: "nauseating." A relatable moment, sure. But given the timing-right as Kelce debuted a sharp new look-it's hard not to wonder if there's more to the story.

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More than just a haircut?

Kelce's transformation has been a hot topic lately. Fresh off g a two-year, $34.25 million extension with the Kansas City Chiefs, he surprised fans with a sleek new haircut that gives off an entirely different vibe. While it's clear the change has nothing to do with his past relationship, the internet loves to connect the dots-and Kayla's post certainly helped fuel the fire.

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But she didn't stop there. Shortly after, she shared another quote on her Instagram story: "Give yourself permission to heal from the same thing more than once." That kind of message hits differently when you've had a highly publicized breakup. For some, it seemed like an ission-healing from heartbreak isn't a one-and-done process.

Nicole and Kelce were together, on and off, from 2017 to 2022. For years, she was a familiar face at Chiefs games, cheering on Kelce from the stands. They attended red carpet events, celebrated big wins, and from the outside, seemed like the ultimate sports power couple. But in the end, it didn't last.

Instagram @iamkaylanicole

Now, Kelce has moved on, both in his personal life and on the field. His relationship with Taylor Swift has dominated headlines, turning him into a crossover celebrity in ways even the NFL couldn't have imagined. Meanwhile, Nicole is carving out her own space, recently starring in a sultry ad for Rihanna's Fenty Hair line and competing on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.

For fans, this latest Instagram activity is a reminder that moving on looks different for everyone. While Kelce is thriving in his next chapter, Nicole's post suggests she's still making peace with the past. And sometimes, even when you've moved forward, old emotions have a way of resurfacing.

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