Chapter 53

• Alexander's Perspective
• I was in the hospital room, sitting by Elleina's bedside, and observing her form as I watched her sleep soundly like an angel. After enduring six hours of labor, she was overcome with exhaustion. Oh my God, she endured so much suffering, and she did so with incredible fortitude. Despite the fact that she was not very patient and easily shifted moods from calm to hysterical and angry, I admire her for overcoming the difficulty of labor. I was so proud of her, despite the fact that she was not very patient.
• I stayed by her side the entire time, offering her reassurance, boosting her confidence, and heaping praise on her after she successfully gave birth to our son Sebastian.