“B-Because…” Jesse stuttered, struggling to find the words.

The truth would be revealed once they discovered Lina’s blood type.

Lina was not their biological daughter.

A deep voice suddenly interjected, breaking the tense silence. Jesse lifted his head and saw Zuko’s dark eyes, causing his heart to tighten.

“Lina, that’s medical knowledge,” Zuko said, his voice tinged with amusement. “There’s a higher risk of graft-versus-host disease in blood transfusions between immediate family members.

“So not only can’t you donate blood to your mother, but you can’t do the same for Dave either.”

Panic gripped Lina. “What do we do then?”

Zuko offered reassurance. “We can use mine,” he said, giving her a comforting look. “I have Type B blood as well.”

“He’s right,” the nurse confirmed. “Please come with me for a blood test. If it’s a match, we can proceed with the transfusion immediately.”

“Okay,” Lina agreed.

“Zeke,

complex emotions. “It’s alright. You’re older, while I’m stronger. It won’t be

was at a loss for words. He suddenly found himself unable to meet Zuko’s gaze.

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Zuko’s blood match with Melissa. The transfusion proceeded

a sense of

a cotton ball.

worry. Your mother is doing great,” he whispered

Listening to his steady heartbeat made her feel

just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Mary, her head bandaged, stumbled out of another

contemplated slipping away in

“Aunt Mary!”

a forced smile as she looked

I ask why you have a grudge against my mom that led you to

what you think, Lina. Please let me

you’ve fought with her!” Lina’s agitation got the better of her. “And you were the one who started the rumor about

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