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.

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

immediately with a doctor and a nurse. The doctor, a middle-aged woman with a kind

awake," she said, flashing me a

by a truck," I

who was run over by a truck,

of another bout of pain. Dr. Wade got down to business, examining me, checking my vital signs and asking questions. "Can you tell me

"Didn't my husband

to hear it from you. You know, to

say because I didn't know what Jared told her. I was

Smith?" the

umm... I

nodded. "That's the same thing

how he reacts when he finds

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

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 rest

I turned to Ashley. "How did you

called me last night, and I met him at the

have I been

"Since last night."

asked, my voice weak. I

out to pee, and trust me, I didn't

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

I can't thank

stop talking and rest. Remember the

regained consciousness, I have secretly yearned to

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