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.

"Arielle, don't attempt to move! I'll fetch the doctor," she

returned almost immediately with a doctor and a nurse. The doctor, a middle-aged

she said, flashing me a smile. "How do

was run over by a

someone who was run over by a truck, you seem in pretty good shape," she

Wade got down to business,

cocked a brow. "Didn't my

from you. You know, to ensure you

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

Smith?" the

I slipped," I

"That's the same thing

when he finds out Sofia

on with their checkup. My

stepped away. "Save for the sprain on your right ankle and a few bruises, you are totally fine. We'll be

turned to Ashley. "How did you find out I was here?"

and I met

have

"Since last night."

asked, my voice weak.

I only stepped out to pee, and trust me, I didn't stay

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

I can't

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

have secretly yearned to see him walk through the

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