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.

move! I'll fetch the doctor," she said, her

with a doctor and a nurse. The doctor, a middle-aged woman with a kind face, introduced herself

me a smile. "How do you

was run over by

who was run over by

managed a smile, scared of doing more than that for fear of another bout of pain. Dr. Wade got down to business, examining me, checking my vital signs and asking questions. "Can you

brow. "Didn't my husband say

it from you. You know, to ensure you

unsure of what to say because I didn't know what Jared told her. I was also

the doctor

umm... I slipped,"

the same thing your husband

he reacts when he finds out Sofia put me in

as Doctor Wade and the nurse carried on with their checkup. My blood pressure was

finished, Doctor Wade and the nurse stepped away. "Save for the sprain on your right ankle and a few bruises, you are totally fine. We'll be back to check on you soon. Freshen up, eat, and

turned to Ashley. "How did you find out

called me last night, and I met him at the hospital,"

have I

"Since last night."

whole time?" I asked, my voice weak. I was getting

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

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

can't thank you

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

minutes later, I broke the silence. I couldn't help it. "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

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