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.

who was unaware of what was going through my head, panicked. "Arielle, don't attempt to move! I'll fetch the doctor," she said, her voice trembling in fear as

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

said, flashing me a smile. "How

by a truck," I

run over by a truck, you seem in

pain. Dr. Wade got down to business, examining me, checking my

"Didn't

it from you. You know,

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

Smith?" the doctor

umm... I

"That's the same thing

nodded. Let's see how he reacts when he

their checkup.

ankle and a few

the door closed behind them, I turned to Ashley.

and I met him at the

long have I been

"Since last night."

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

nodded. "I stayed here watching over you. I only stepped out to

felt warm on the inside, grateful for Ashley's kindness. I couldn't ask for a better

can't thank

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

but a few minutes later, I broke the silence. I couldn't help it. "Where's Jared?" Since I regained consciousness, I have secretly yearned to

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