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.

what was going through my head, panicked. "Arielle, don't attempt to move! I'll fetch the doctor," she said, her voice

doctor and a nurse. The doctor, a middle-aged

flashing me a smile. "How do you

run over by a

smile broadened. "Well, for someone who was run over by a truck,

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

a brow. "Didn't my husband say

I want to hear it from you. You know,

say because I didn't know what Jared told her. I was also in doubt if he knew what actually

the doctor

umm... I slipped," I

"That's the

he finds out Sofia

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

for the sprain on your right ankle and a few bruises, you are totally fine.

the door closed behind them, I turned to Ashley.

night, and I met him at

have

"Since last night."

whole time?" I asked, my voice

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

on the inside, grateful for Ashley's kindness.

can't thank

the

few 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

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