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.

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

James to dwell on the issue of where Fanny’s kidney would come from. He was determined to do everything he could for her illness.

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

think I can leave the hospital. Can you

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

recent health issues, he decided not to push the matter further. Despite his ongoing struggles with his health, he made

hide any discomfort from Fang Honglan. While his

James threw him off guard with

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

loss for words and was unsure

He didn’t really want to lie to James

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

of the test results, he likely

you understand.” James nodded

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. Since I arrived in this town. I

moment to

James, help

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

surprise crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and

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

“I’ll talk to Mom about it, but I can’t

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

donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to

wasn’t indifferent to his Fanny. He just made the same choice as other members of the

donation surprisingly align with Zacharias! That is, compared to

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

to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained confident in his

love for her sons was uniform, her treatment of James, the eldest son and heir to the Kins

likely be more

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

he might

he should still remember to bring up the hospital discharge with Scarlet, shouldn’t

intentions but didn’t expose them, simply getting up and saying, “You look tired. Take a rest. I’ll step out

ward, he immediately

phone, as if in the midst of