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.

silent, allowing the room to hang in a heavy stillness. After a while, the former looked up and asked, “What

the issue of where Fanny’s kidney would come from. He was determined to

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can do.

I can leave the hospital. Can

and then avoid Scarlet

of being discharged to Scarlet,but she flatly refused. Knowing her stance wouldn’t change, especially with his recent health issues, he decided not to push the matter further. Despite his ongoing struggles with his health, he made

stable and hide any discomfort from Fang Honglan. While his

him off guard with a

him from acting,

found himself at a loss for words and was unsure of how to respond to

it? He didn’t really want to lie to James

a strained smile and said. “James, aren’t you aware of the results from the compatibility test? It didn’t yield

results, he likely withheld

understand.” James nodded

gesture as Zacharias continued to plead. James. I can’t stand being cooped up in this hospital anymore. I want to get discharged and wander around Northland. Since

moment to absorb

help me convince

for a moment, and just when Zacharias thought he would reject

Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it

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“Thanks, James. I’ll make sure to

a tinge of resignation. “I’ll talk to Mom about it, but I can’t promise

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

convincing Scarlet to agree and then addressing the matter head–on would

Fanny. He just made the same choice as

with Zacharias! That is,

lend me your support in persuading Mom. I’ll handle discussing the hospital discharge with her,” Zacharias urged eagerly.

his ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained

eldest son and heir

be more open to James‘

to

ward, he might

to bring up the hospital

Kins‘ intentions but didn’t expose them, simply getting up and saying,

the ward, he immediately noticed Scarlet

she anxiously gripped her phone, as if in the