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.

my head, panicked. "Arielle, don't attempt to move! I'll fetch the doctor," she said, her voice trembling in fear as she

doctor, a middle-aged woman with a kind face,

said, flashing me a smile. "How do you

I was run over by a truck," I replied

by a truck, you seem in pretty good shape,"

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

"Didn't my husband say

it from you. You know, to ensure you remember what

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

Smith?" the doctor

umm... I slipped," I

nodded. "That's the same thing your

see how he reacts when he finds out Sofia put me

nurse carried on with their checkup. My blood pressure was checked, and

sprain on your right ankle and a few bruises,

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

I met him at the hospital," Ashley

long have I been

"Since last night."

asked,

over you. I only stepped out to pee, and trust me, I didn't stay away for more than a

warm on the inside, grateful for Ashley's kindness.

I can't

talking and rest. Remember the

Jared?" Since I regained consciousness, I have secretly yearned to see him walk through the door. Even though I was partially mad

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