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

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

she said, flashing me a smile. "How

run over by a

by a truck, you

down to

a brow. "Didn't my husband say

did, but I want to hear it from you. You know, to ensure you

know what Jared told

Smith?" the doctor

umm... I slipped,"

the same thing

Let's see how he reacts when he finds out

and the nurse carried on with their checkup. My blood pressure was checked, and questions about my medical history

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

turned to Ashley. "How did you find out

night, and I met him at the hospital," Ashley

long have

"Since last night."

whole time?" I asked, my voice weak. I was getting

stayed here watching over you. I only stepped out to pee, and trust me, I didn't stay

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

I can't

talking and rest. Remember the

to see him

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