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.

remained silent, allowing the room to hang in a heavy stillness. After a

instinctively changed the subject, not wanting James to dwell on the issue of where Fanny’s kidney

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

I think I can leave the hospital. Can you talk to

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

her stance wouldn’t change, especially with his recent health issues, he decided not to push the matter further. Despite his

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

his inquiry directly, James threw him off guard with a sudden question. “Are you considering donating a kidney to Fanny

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

found himself at a loss for words and was unsure of how to respond to James unexpected query.

it? He didn’t really want to lie

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

test results, he likely withheld

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

mind the affectionate gesture as 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.

took a moment to absorb

James, help me convince

moment, and just when Zacharias thought he would reject

crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it was

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I’ll make sure to be cautious once I’m discharged.”

to Mom about it, but I can’t promise she’ll agree.”

in such a fragile state, Scarlet might stubbornly insist

still be pondering the kidney donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree and then addressing the

wasn’t indifferent to his Fanny. He just made the same

donation surprisingly align with Zacharias! That

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

to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained confident

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

more open to James‘

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

in his ward, he might delve into other topics and forget about persuading Scarlet.

left now, he should still remember to bring up the hospital discharge with

and saying, “You look tired. Take a rest. I’ll step out for a

he immediately

anxiously gripped her phone, as if in the midst