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.

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

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

said, flashing me a smile. "How do

I was run over by

Wade's smile broadened. "Well, for someone who was run over by a truck, you seem in pretty good

Dr. Wade got down to business, examining me, checking my vital signs and

a brow. "Didn't my husband

it from you. You know, to ensure

know what Jared told her.

Smith?" the

I slipped,"

nodded. "That's the

when he finds out

carried on with their checkup. My blood pressure was checked, and

right ankle and a few bruises, you are totally fine. We'll

the door closed behind them, I turned to Ashley.

and I

have

"Since last night."

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

only stepped out to pee, and trust me, I didn't stay away for more than a

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

can't thank you

talking and rest. Remember the

regained consciousness, I have secretly yearned to see him walk through the door. Even though I was partially mad at him

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