“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, how can

emotions. “It’s alright. You’re older, while I’m

was at a loss for words. He suddenly found himself unable to meet Zuko’s gaze. The deep, icy eyes seemed to pierce through

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test results came back quickly, confirming Zuko’s blood match with Melissa. The transfusion proceeded

the wall, feeling a sense of relief wash

procedure shortly after, applying pressure to his wrist with a cotton ball. With his other hand,

worry. Your mother is doing great,” he whispered into her

embrace. Listening to his steady heartbeat made

surgery went smoothly, and just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief,

slipping away in guilt. However, Lina

“Aunt Mary!”

offered a forced smile as she looked

ask why you have a grudge against

what you think, Lina. Please

you’ve fought with her!” Lina’s agitation got the better of her. “And you were the one who started the rumor about me not

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