Mr Billionaire's Regret Chasing His Irresistible Wife (Jared and Arielle) novel Chapter 7

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.

Ashley, who was unaware of what was going through my head, panicked. “Arielle, don't attempt to move! I'll fetch the doctor,” she said, her voice trembling in fear as she bolted out of the room.

Ashley returned almost immediately with a doctor and a nurse. The doctor, a middle-aged woman with a kind face, introduced herself as Dr. Wade.

“You're awake,” she said, flashing me a smile. “How do you feel?”

“Like I was run over by a truck,” I replied honestly.

Dr. Wade's smile broadened. “Well, for someone who was run over by a truck, you seem in pretty good shape,” she said teasingly.

I managed a smile, scared of 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 gentle.

I cocked a brow. “Didn't my husband say something?”

“He did, but I want to hear it from you. You know, to ensure you remember what happened.”

I hesitated, unsure of what to say because I didn't know what Jared told her. I was also in doubt if he knew what actually transpired.

“Mrs Smith?” the doctor called.

“Oh, umm… I slipped,” I responded.

Doctor Wade nodded. “That's the same thing your husband said.”

I nodded. Let's see how he reacts when he finds out Sofia put me in this state.