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.

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

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

awake," she said, flashing me a smile. "How do you

by

smile broadened. "Well, for someone who was run over by a truck, you

of another bout of pain. Dr. Wade got down to business, examining me, checking

brow. "Didn't

hear it from you. You know,

what Jared told her. I was

the doctor

umm... I slipped,"

nodded. "That's the same

reacts when he

Wade and the nurse carried on with their checkup. My

Wade and the nurse stepped away. "Save for the sprain on your right ankle and a few

door closed behind them, I turned to Ashley.

called me last night, and I met him

long have

"Since last night."

I asked, my voice weak. I was getting exhausted

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

on the inside, grateful for Ashley's kindness.

can't thank

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

it. "Where's Jared?" Since I regained consciousness, I have secretly yearned to see him walk through the door. Even though I was partially

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