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.

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

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

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

then said. “James, I think I can leave the hospital. Can you talk to Mom about it?

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

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

few days to appear more stable and hide any discomfort from Fang Honglan. While his

addressing his inquiry directly, James threw him off guard with a sudden question. “Are you

the question, he felt a sense of clarity. He couldn’t prevent him from acting, so he needed to

found himself at a loss for words and was unsure of

it? He didn’t really want to lie

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

likely informed James of the test results, he likely

nodded and gently patted the always frail Zacharias.

I want to get discharged and wander around Northland. Since I arrived in this town. I haven’t had

a moment to absorb words.

help

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

of surprise crossed Zacharias‘ sickly

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James. I’ll make sure to be

a tinge of resignation. “I’ll talk to

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

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

Fanny. He just made the same choice as other members

on the kidney donation surprisingly align with Zacharias!

lend me your support in persuading Mom. I’ll handle discussing

his ability to sway Scarlet,

for her sons was uniform, her treatment of James, the eldest son

be more open to James‘ influence.

in mind, Zacharias expressed gratitude to James

he might delve into other topics and forget about

remember to bring up the

but didn’t expose them, simply getting up and

the ward, he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting

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