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.

sighed softly, James remained silent, allowing the room to hang in a heavy stillness. After a while, the former looked

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

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James shook his head. “There’s nothing we can do. She’s probably in training now.

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

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

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

his condition hadn’t seen much improvement, at least he managed to present

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

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

and was unsure of how

really want to lie

“James, aren’t you aware of the results from the compatibility test? It didn’t

test results, he likely withheld this information from

understand.” James nodded

this hospital anymore. I want to get discharged and wander around Northland. Since I

a moment to absorb

“Please, James, help me convince

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

crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it was swiftly replaced by

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and reassurance. “Thanks, James. I’ll make sure to be cautious once I’m discharged.”

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

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

considering that Zacharias might still be pondering the kidney donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree

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

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

lend me 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 own persuasion skills.

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

likely be more open

in mind, Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once more before

his ward, he might delve

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

them, simply getting up and saying, “You

he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting

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