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 while,

Fanny’s

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shook his head. “There’s nothing we can do. She’s probably

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

discharged from the hospital as soon as possible and then

stance wouldn’t change, especially with his recent health

and hide any discomfort from Fang Honglan. While his condition

guard with

a sense of clarity. He couldn’t prevent him from acting, so he needed to find a way to

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

didn’t really want

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

test results, he likely

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

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. I haven’t had the

moment to absorb words.

persisted, “Please, James, help me

thought he would reject the

surprise crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it was swiftly

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make sure to be cautious once I’m

talk to Mom about it, but

stubbornly

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

Fanny. He just made the same choice as other members of the Kins

surprisingly align with Zacharias! That is, compared to Fanny, Zacharias was more

persuading Mom. I’ll handle discussing the hospital

his ability to sway

the eldest son and heir to

would likely be more

these thoughts in mind, Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once more before

feared that if James lingered in his ward, he might delve into other topics

still remember to bring up the hospital

them, simply getting up and saying, “You look tired. Take a rest. I’ll step

ward, he immediately noticed

phone, as if in the midst of