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 should we do about Angela’s not answering

not wanting James to dwell on the issue of where Fanny’s kidney would come from. He was determined to do everything

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nothing we can do. She’s probably in training now. I’ll try

can leave the hospital. Can you talk to Mom about it?

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

his recent health issues, he decided not to push the matter further.

hide any discomfort from Fang Honglan. While his condition hadn’t seen much improvement, at least he managed

off guard with a sudden question. “Are you considering donating

felt a sense of clarity. He couldn’t prevent him from acting, so

words and was unsure

really want to

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

test results, he likely withheld this information from

you understand.” James nodded and gently patted the always

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 explore.”

a moment to absorb

James, help me

moment, and just when Zacharias thought he would reject the idea outright.

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

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make sure to be cautious once I’m

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

Scarlet might stubbornly insist

might still be pondering the kidney donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree

Fanny. He just made the same

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

support in persuading Mom. I’ll handle discussing the hospital discharge with her,” Zacharias

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

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

would likely be more open

Zacharias expressed gratitude to James

his ward, he might delve into other

still remember to bring up the hospital discharge with

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

exited the ward, he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting outside.

she anxiously gripped her phone, as if in the midst of a call, though she remained