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.

room to hang in a heavy stillness. After a

on the issue of where Fanny’s

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

can leave the

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

to Scarlet,but she flatly refused. Knowing her stance wouldn’t change, especially with his recent health issues, he decided not

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

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

of clarity. He couldn’t prevent him

words and was unsure of how to respond

He didn’t really want to

“James, aren’t you aware of the results from

likely informed James of the test results, he likely withheld this information

you understand.” James nodded

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. Since I

moment

persisted, “Please, James, help me convince Mom.”

moment, and just when Zacharias thought he would

surprise crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and

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“Thanks, James. I’ll make sure to be cautious once

tinge of resignation. “I’ll talk to Mom about it, but I can’t

might stubbornly insist on keeping

perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree and then addressing the matter

indifferent to his Fanny. He just made the

Zacharias! That is,

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

doubt about his ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained

the eldest

be more open to James‘ influence.

Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once more before stifling a

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

to bring up the

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

exited the ward, he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting outside.

in the midst of a call, though she remained silent.