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.

to hang in a heavy stillness. After a while, the

of where Fanny’s kidney would come from. He

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we can do. She’s probably in training now. I’ll try again

think I can leave the hospital.

soon as possible and then avoid Scarlet and take Fanny to another hospital for kidney transplant surgery.

the idea 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

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

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

prevent him from acting, so

was unsure

He didn’t really

aren’t you aware

test results, he likely withheld this information

James nodded and gently patted the always frail Zacharias.

as Zacharias continued to plead. James. I can’t stand being cooped up in this hospital anymore. I want to get

moment to absorb words.

persisted, “Please, James, help me

Zacharias thought he would reject the idea outright. James replied,

flicker of surprise crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it

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sure to be cautious once I’m discharged.”

to Mom about it,

state, Scarlet might stubbornly insist on keeping

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

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

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

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

sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained confident

her treatment of James, the eldest son and heir to the

be more open

these thoughts in mind, Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once more before stifling a yawn.

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

bring

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

he immediately noticed

phone, as if in the midst of