Rebirth Reclaiming Her Self

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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.

sighed softly, James remained silent, allowing the room to hang in a heavy stillness. After a while, the former looked up and asked, “What should we do about Angela’s not answering your

issue of where Fanny’s kidney

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James shook his head. “There’s nothing we can do. She’s probably in training now. I’ll try again at

think I can leave the hospital.

wanted to be discharged from the hospital as soon as possible and then avoid Scarlet and take Fanny to another hospital

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 a concerted effort

his condition hadn’t seen much improvement, at least he

guard with a sudden question.

couldn’t prevent him from

loss for words and was unsure of how

it? He didn’t really want to lie

strained smile and said. “James, aren’t you aware of the results

informed James of the test results, he likely withheld this information from the

it’s good that you understand.” James nodded and gently

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 I arrived in this town.

took a moment to absorb

help me

just when Zacharias thought he would reject the idea outright. James

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

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reassurance. “Thanks, James. I’ll make sure to be

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

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

considering that Zacharias might still be pondering the kidney donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree and then addressing the matter head–on

He just made the same choice as other members of the

align with Zacharias! That

support in persuading Mom. I’ll handle discussing the hospital

though James expressed doubt about his ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained confident in his own persuasion

treatment of James, the eldest son and heir to the Kins Family, differed slightly from the others.

would likely be more open to

Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once

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

left now, he should still remember to bring

simply getting up and saying,

ward, he immediately noticed

gripped her phone, as if in the midst of a call,