Chapter 5 - THE RACE AGAINST THE CLOCKJulian raced through Manhattan toward the hospital.
Rain streaked across the windshield.
For the first time in his life, the billionaire who had negotiated billion-dollar acquisitions was terrified of something he couldn't control.
Elena was in labor.
And every red light felt like an enemy.
When he reached the hospital, a nurse rushed toward him.
“Mr. Rossi?”
“Yes.”
“She keeps asking for you.”
Julian ran.
He found Elena gripping the hospital bed, exhausted and frightened.
When she saw him, her expression softened.
“You came.”
He took her hand.
“I'll always come.”
She squeezed his fingers.
“I was afraid you would hate me.”
Julian's eyes filled with tears.
“I hate what happened to you.”
He kissed her forehead.
“Not you.”
Then Elena cried out.
The monitors accelerated.
The doctor stepped forward.
“It's time.”
Julian held her hand.
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Outside, Manhattan continued moving.
Inside, their old lives were ending.
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