Rebirth Reclaiming Her Self

Chapter 454 Monitoring Scarlet

James looked over at Zacharias, who lay weakly on the hospital bed, his face drained of color and tension etched into his features. “Come on, take a seat,” Zacharias said, managing a weak. smile.

He extended his frail arm from under the blanket and lightly tapped the edge of the bed twice.

Even though there were chairs scattered around the room, Zacharias had a gut feeling that whatever James was about to say might not be easy to hear. So, he decided to show a bit of vulnerability beforehand.

James let out a heavy sigh as he took in the latter’s pallid complexion and the strained smile plastered across his face. Some of his frustration melted away, and he settled himself onto the edge of the bed.

“We’re still on the hunt for a kidney for Fanny,” James said slowly, his gaze locked onto Zacharias‘ face.

He had a hunch about what Zacharias might be thinking and saw this as a chance to probe a bit further.

Zacharias cast his eyes downward. “Thanks. Any updates on the kidney source?”

In truth, he was not optimistic about James‘ and Joseph’s efforts to secure a kidney donor. It seemed akin to finding a needle in a haystack. Nevertheless, they were running out of options.

Which sane person would willingly give up such a vital organ like a kidney? That was why most kidney donors were those who had signed donation agreements before their only to be donated posthumously.

passing.

But even after excluding various circumstances, the number of usable kidneys was actually quite limited.

And to top it off, before Fanny, how many people were already in line, waiting for a chance to get a kidney? They didn’t need to check; they knew it was not a small number.

a heavy stillness. After a while, the former looked up and asked, “What

subject, not wanting James to dwell on the issue of where Fanny’s kidney would come

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head. “There’s nothing we can do. She’s probably in training now. I’ll

acknowledged and then said. “James, I think I can leave the hospital.

as soon as possible and then avoid Scarlet and take Fanny to another

change, especially with his recent health issues, he decided not to push the matter further. Despite his ongoing

few days to appear more stable and hide any discomfort from Fang Honglan. While his condition hadn’t

inquiry directly, James threw him off guard with a

He couldn’t prevent him from acting,

for words and was unsure

didn’t really want to

said. “James, aren’t you aware of the results from the

the test results, he

James nodded and gently patted the always

James. I can’t stand being cooped up in this hospital anymore. I want to get discharged and wander around Northland. Since I arrived in this town. I haven’t had the chance to

moment to absorb

“Please, James, help me

him for a moment, and just when Zacharias thought

of surprise crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it was swiftly replaced

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make sure

to Mom

state, Scarlet might stubbornly insist on keeping him. in the hospital for treatment.

the kidney donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree and then addressing the matter head–on would be more

indifferent to his Fanny. He just made the same choice as

thoughts on the kidney donation surprisingly align with Zacharias! That is, compared to Fanny, Zacharias

in persuading Mom. I’ll handle discussing the hospital

ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained confident in his own persuasion

her treatment of James, the eldest

be more open to

gratitude to

ward, he might delve into other topics and forget about persuading Scarlet.

left now, he should still remember to bring up the

Kins saw through Zacharias Kins‘ intentions but didn’t expose them, simply getting up and saying, “You look

he exited the ward, he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting outside.

her phone, as if in the midst of a