Chapter 186

Evelyn's POV I looked at Gary's expression and nodded firmly. "Yes." He threw his hands up. "Fine! But we're doing this by the book. Full monitoring, emergency protocols in place, and I want three backup generators for the equipment. If you're determined to risk your life, we're going to be absolutely prepared for every possible complication!" His protective anger made me smile. "Thank you, Gary." "Don't thank me!" He stood up, already heading for the door. "I still think you're being reckless and stupid, but I'll be damned if I let anyone else handle your procedure!" The meeting dissolved into chaos as my team began preparations. I watched them with gratitude and guilt. These brilliant people had followed me into cutting-edge research, trusted my vision. Now I was asking them to help me take an enormous risk. Emma lingered behind as the others filed out. "Alexis would be devastated if something happened to you," she said quietly. "And I'll be devastated if I don't try everything possi