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.

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

returned almost immediately with a doctor and a nurse. The doctor, a middle-aged woman with a kind face, introduced herself as Dr.

me a

I was run over by a truck," I replied

smile broadened. "Well, for someone who was run over by a truck, you seem in pretty good shape," she said

got down to

cocked a brow. "Didn't my husband

hear it from you. You know,

because I didn't know what Jared told her. I was also in doubt

the doctor

umm... I

the same

reacts when he

their checkup. My blood pressure was checked, and questions about my medical history

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

to Ashley. "How did you find out

called me last night, and I met him at the

long have I

"Since last night."

time?" I asked, my voice

only stepped out to pee, and trust me, I

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

I can't thank

the doctor's advice," Ashley said, cutting

nodded, 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 see him

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