Chapter 687 A Moment of Recklessness

The next day, I arrived at the office early, determined to finish my work as quickly as possible. Even though I had told Jack there was no need to livestream Alisa's birth, deep down, I still wanted to know what was happening in real-time. I knew childbirth was no joke—it was like walking a fine line between life and death. Even with all the advancements in modern medicine, there were still risks. I was Alisa's only family member, so I wanted to be there for her. If I could witness her safely deliver her baby, I'd feel at peace. When I asked Astrid why Alisa was having a C-section, she casually said it was Alisa's choice, and Julian didn't seem to object. I figured there had to be some medical reason behind it, so I didn't press further. By the time I wrapped up work, it was 10:00 pm, and I felt completely drained. I decided it wouldn't hurt to take the next day off, so after gathering all my files, I was ready to leave. Just then, the elevator chimed, and I instincti