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.

the room to hang in a heavy stillness. After a while, the former looked

changed the subject, not wanting James to dwell on the issue of where Fanny’s kidney would come from. He was determined to do everything he could

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

think I can leave the

then avoid Scarlet and take Fanny

recent health

appear more stable and hide any discomfort from Fang Honglan. While his condition hadn’t

his inquiry directly, James threw him off guard with a sudden question.

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

and was unsure of

He didn’t really want to lie to James

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

likely informed James of the test results, he likely withheld

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

mind the affectionate 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 haven’t

moment to absorb

persisted, “Please, James, help me

when Zacharias thought

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

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

talk to Mom

in such a fragile state, Scarlet might stubbornly insist

the kidney donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to

indifferent to his Fanny. He just made the same choice as other members

align with Zacharias! That is, compared to Fanny,

persuading Mom. I’ll handle discussing the hospital

his ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias

eldest son and heir to the

be more open to

mind, Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once

might delve into other topics and forget about persuading

James left now, he should still remember to bring up the hospital discharge

getting up and saying, “You look tired. Take a rest. I’ll step out

he exited the ward, he

if in the midst of a call, though she remained silent.