Quickly cleaning the newborn, the nurse handed her to Alexis. Despite the sweat on her brow and the strands of hair sticking to her face, Alexis turned to gaze tenderly at her daughter.

The baby was indeed beautiful, despite the wrinkled skin.

A wave of joy washed over Alexis.

She smiled at her daughter, though her complexion grew increasingly pale. Sensing the urgency, the doctor lifted the sheet, her voice shaking as she spoke, “Prepare the plasma and start a blood transfusion immediately. She's hemorrhaging."

Before she could say more, Alexis slipped into unconsciousness.