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.

in a heavy stillness. After a while,

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

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we can do. She’s probably in training now.

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

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

mentioned the idea of being discharged to Scarlet,but she flatly refused. Knowing her stance wouldn’t change, especially with his recent health issues, he decided not to push the matter further.

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

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

question, he felt a sense of clarity. He couldn’t prevent him

loss for words and was unsure of how to respond to

didn’t really want to lie to James

a strained smile and said. “James, aren’t you aware

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

understand.” James nodded and gently patted

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

a moment to absorb

James, help me convince

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

sickly face, and it

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“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

might stubbornly insist on keeping him. in the

kidney donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree and then addressing the matter head–on would be more beneficial.

made the same choice

Zacharias! That

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

James expressed doubt about his ability to sway Scarlet,

was uniform, her treatment of James, the eldest son and heir to the Kins Family, differed slightly

be more open

to James once more before stifling a yawn.

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

now, he should still remember to bring up the hospital

Kins‘ intentions but didn’t expose them, simply getting up and saying, “You look

the ward, he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting

that moment, she anxiously gripped her phone, as if in the midst of a