“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.

aback. “Zeke, how can we do

complex emotions. “It’s alright. You’re older, while I’m stronger. It won’t be a problem for me to

words. He suddenly found himself unable to meet Zuko’s gaze. The deep, icy

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back quickly, confirming Zuko’s blood match

against the wall, feeling a sense of relief wash over

a cotton ball. With his other hand, he pulled Lina into a

doing great,” he whispered

embrace. Listening to his steady heartbeat made her feel immensely

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

entire family, she contemplated slipping away in

“Aunt Mary!”

a forced smile as she looked

have a grudge against my mom that led you to

not what you think, Lina. Please let

got the better of her. “And you were the one who started the rumor about me not being my parents’ real daughter, right? Why would you do

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