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.

a while, the former looked up and asked, “What should we

wanting James to dwell on the issue of where Fanny’s kidney would come from.

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nothing we can do. She’s probably in training

“James, I think I can leave the hospital. Can you talk

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

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

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

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

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

was unsure of how to respond

it? He didn’t really want

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

results,

good that you understand.” James nodded and gently patted the always frail Zacharias.

stand being cooped up in this hospital anymore. I want to get discharged and wander around Northland. Since I arrived in this town. I haven’t had the chance to

a moment to absorb

help me convince Mom.”

a moment, and just when Zacharias thought he would

flicker of surprise crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it was

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

talk to Mom about it,

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

Scarlet to agree and then addressing

the same choice as other members of

the kidney donation surprisingly align with Zacharias! That is, compared to Fanny, Zacharias was more

handle discussing the hospital discharge

expressed doubt about his ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias

of James, the eldest son

likely be more open

Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once

he might delve into other topics and forget

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

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

he exited the ward, he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting outside.

moment, she anxiously gripped her phone, as if in the midst of a call, though she remained