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!