Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 219

Claudia was so blinded by rage that she actually thought she could kill me by pushing me down the stairs.

I had been constantly on guard around her. Besides, the entire VIP ward area was covered in thick carpeting. There was no way I could get seriously hurt.

I steadied myself and smirked at her. If I had not been pregnant, I could have… Touching my tummy, and I was suddenly struck with fear!

Claudia's gaze sent chills down my spine. Ignoring her sinister smile on the stairs, I turned and headed out. But after just a few steps, my consciousness flickered. I felt like I was going to pass out at any moment.

I barely managed to make it to the hospital entrance and hailed a cab. Then I called Yasmine. "Yasmine, pick me up at the hospital entrance..."

I only managed to get one sentence out before my thoughts and consciousness gradually became muddled.

When I regained consciousness, Yasmine was sitting by my hospital bed, wiping away tears.

"Ari…" She called my name as her tears flowed uncontrollably.

My voice was hoarse, and I had a bad feeling. "Don't cry. I'm fine." I raised my stiff arm slowly to my flat tummy. I could clearly still feel my baby inside!

Yasmine's eyes were full of tears. "Ari, you can have another baby later."

I blinked. My hollow eyes became unfocused. "Yasmine, that's not a funny joke at all. Are you mad at me? I promise I won't sneak out again."

I stretched my lips into a grimace, not sure if I was laughing or crying. When I spread my palm gently on my tummy, it hurt!

"Did you engage in any strenuous activity? Your emotions have been too volatile as well. We told you to rest and take care of your body, but... Sigh."

I gaped in shock. So it was because I did not protect my baby well enough…

"Doctor, can we try again? I've heard that sometimes when a baby stops developing in the mother's womb, it can still recover. Can you try to save the pregnancy? I promise I won't go anywhere. I'll just lie in bed!"

The doctor's words were cold and heartless. "It's not advisable. We recommend immediate surgery, or it could affect your health. You should take care of your body, and you can have another child in the future."

I closed my eyes in despair. Tears flowed down my cheeks uncontrollably. I gripped Yasmine's hand tightly and said softly, "It was Claudia who pushed me."