POV: LAURENIn the background, the steady beeping of a heart monitor pulled me back into consciousness. Before I even opened my eyes, I groaned in pain. My body was tense, my chest heaving. I tried to sit up abruptly, but something pulled on my arm, stopping the movement. A sharp sting shot through me, and then a strong contraction tore across my abdomen like a hot blade. I clenched my teeth hard, trembling. My hands gripped the sides of the stretcher in desperation. My skin was damp, sweat streaming down my temples, sticking my hair to my forehead. I opened my eyes slowly, scared, trying to understand where I was. The room was white, cold, and sterile. The ceiling lights blurred my vision. There was an IV in my arm. I looked down at my belly, bringing my hand to it urgently. It was tight, tense… and my baby wasn’t moving. “Where am I?” I murmured with a weak, hoarse voice, still gasping. I tried to lift mysel
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