When she snapped.

Beep!

Beep!

(ARIELLE'S POV)

My eyes slowly fluttered open, hazily taking in my surroundings. The bright florescent lights above pierced my pupils, sending signals to my brain, and making my head throb. I winced, lifting my hands to shield my eyes, but a sharp pain coursed through my waist, and I screamed and collapsed back on the pillow.

Through my blurry vision, I saw Ashley sprinting to my side. "Are you okay? Oh my God, you're awake!"

"Ash...ley?" I tried to call, but the pain intensified, and I couldn't get the word out.

"Shhhh, relax. Don't try to talk."

I nodded, and as I relaxed, the pain gradually abated. A bit stable, I asked, "Where am I?"

"You're in the hospital," Ashley replied, her voice gentle.

At her words, I looked around my surroundings, taking in the sterile surroundings. The room was spacious, with white-colored walls, blue curtains, and a large window that let in sliver rays of sunlight.

A chair sat in the corner, where Ashley had been sitting, and a small table held a pitcher of water and a glass.

I tried to recall how I landed In a hospital, and then fragments of memories flashed through my mind. The argument with Sofia, the push down the stairs, the pain...OMG, the pain. wait, all came surging back like a mighty tide.

Panic set in immediately as I remembered one thing: my baby! Instinctively, my hands flew to my stomach as I tried to figure out if the little life growing inside of me was still there, breathing.

through my head, panicked. "Arielle, don't attempt to move! I'll

doctor, a middle-aged woman with a

flashing me

by a truck,"

who was run over by a truck, you seem in

pain. Dr. Wade got down to business, examining me, checking my vital signs and asking questions. "Can you tell me what happened?" She

brow. "Didn't my husband say

want to hear it from you. You

because I didn't know what Jared told her.

Smith?" the doctor

I slipped," I

nodded. "That's the same

he reacts when he finds out

their checkup. My blood

on your right ankle and a few bruises, you are totally fine. We'll be back to check on

the door closed behind them, I turned to Ashley. "How did you find out I was here?"

I met him at the

have I

"Since last night."

you been here the whole time?" I asked, my voice weak. I was

I only stepped out to pee, and trust me, I didn't stay away

inside, grateful for Ashley's kindness. I couldn't ask for a better best

I can't

talking and rest. Remember the doctor's advice," Ashley said,

"Where's Jared?" Since I regained consciousness, I have secretly yearned to see him walk through the door. Even though I was partially mad at him for prioritizing Sofia over me, I still wanted

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