Feels like he's married to two women.

(Arielle's POV)

*****Three days after*****

"Good morning, Arielle," Doctor Wade smiled warmly as she entered the room. "I'm pleased to inform you that you're okay now and fit to be discharged. Your husband just needs to sign the discharge slip, and you're free to go home." My face instantly lit up with a smile. "Thank you, Doctor Wade."

She nodded and turned to leave the room. "Take care, Arielle. Have a smooth recovery at home."

Ashley, who was sitting beside me on the bed, smiled and held my hands. "You're finally returning home, Arielle. I'm so happy for you."

I returned the smile. "I'm happy too, Ashley."

Just then, Jared entered the room carrying a small paper bag. "Good morning Love. Got breakfast for you."

"Thank you." I replied plainly.

The past three days have been really awkward. We were more or less like strangers. I barely saw him, save for his routine check-in that never exceeded a few minutes. It was always like he was rushing to leave me and go be with Sofia. When I complained, he cited that I had Ashley, but Sofia had no one but him. I stopped complaining, as I would rather not appear as an insensitive and nagging wife.

"I'll go sign the discharge slip so we can head home. You should eat up," Jared announced, setting the paper bag on the bedside table.

I nodded again, but then stopped him at the door. "What about Sofia?"

I saw his shoulders tense just a bit, and he glanced back. "She's being discharged today, too."

I nodded once more. I have been doing that a lot lately, as I found talking very exhausting.

Jared exited the room afterward, leaving me with Ashley as usual.

must have noticed my sad look because she squeezed my hand softly. "Everything will be

my head. "I just want her gone. It feels like my husband

you'll be ready by the time

paper bag. As soon as the aroma of the pasta hit my nostrils, I bolted

content in the

said to Ashley, motioning

in already," Ashley teased, as she put

I don't turn into a sick cat," I groaned. "I can't afford to stop working. I might lose

you're going to work while pregnant, Arielle

"Why not?"

I can't have you stressing

I see. You already decided on

sure Jared is gonna want a boy,

those words, and

have said that. I-" Ashley said, but I cut

You're right, I should tell him. I guess I will tell him when we get home, and have a lone time to ourselves without Sofia hanging around." I said

"I didn't have

is your favorite,"

short. I was in no mood for long talks. "Can we

hint of

up from the bed, while

of the hospital's building, the early noon sun hit my face, and

I opened the front passenger door, wanting to

had not set my eyes on her. For a moment, I took in her appearance. She looked radiant with her hair tied in a neat ponytail. I tried not to compare her flawless skin to my own, still bearing fading bruises.

retorted, turning away and opening the backseat door

until now, cleared her throat. "I'll follow you

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