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.

Zacharias sighed softly, James remained silent, allowing the room to hang in a heavy stillness. After a while, the former looked up and asked, “What should we do about Angela’s not answering your calls?”

of where Fanny’s kidney would come

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name. James shook his head. “There’s nothing we can do.

said. “James, I think I can leave

wanted to be discharged from the hospital as soon as possible and then avoid

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

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

him off guard with a sudden question. “Are you

prevent him from acting, so

himself at a loss for words and was

it? He didn’t really want to lie to James

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

the test results,

you understand.” James nodded and gently patted the always

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 absorb

persisted, “Please, James, help

him for a moment, and just when Zacharias thought

crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it was swiftly replaced

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make sure to be cautious once

a tinge of resignation. “I’ll talk to Mom about it, but

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

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

He just made the same choice as other members of the

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

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

James expressed doubt about his ability to sway

the eldest son and heir to

be more open to James‘

mind, Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once more

his ward, he might delve into other topics and forget

to bring up the hospital

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

ward, he immediately

her phone, as if in