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.

head, panicked. "Arielle, don't attempt to move! I'll fetch the doctor," she said, her voice trembling in fear as she bolted

immediately with a doctor and a nurse. The doctor,

me a smile. "How do you

by a truck," I replied

over by a truck, you seem

doing more than that for fear of another bout of pain. Dr. Wade got down to business, examining me, checking my vital signs and asking questions. "Can you tell me what happened?" She asked, her voice

a brow. "Didn't

but I want to hear it from you.

know what Jared told her. I was also in doubt if he knew what

Smith?" the doctor

I slipped,"

Wade nodded. "That's the same thing your

reacts when he finds out Sofia put

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

a few bruises, you are totally fine. We'll be back to check on you soon. Freshen up,

closed behind them, I turned to Ashley. "How did you find out I

and I met

have I

"Since last night."

you been here the whole time?" I asked, my

stepped out to pee,

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

I can't

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 mad at him for prioritizing Sofia over me, I still wanted

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