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.

hang in a heavy stillness. After a while, the former looked up and asked, “What should we do about Angela’s not answering

dwell on the issue of where Fanny’s

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

then said. “James, I think I can leave

possible and then avoid Scarlet and

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. Despite

from Fang Honglan. While his condition hadn’t seen

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

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

himself at a loss for words and was unsure of how to respond to James unexpected

He didn’t really want to lie to

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

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

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

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

a moment to absorb

help me convince

studied him for a moment, and just when Zacharias thought

crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it was

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

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

such a fragile state, Scarlet 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

his Fanny. He just made the

align with Zacharias! That is, compared

support in persuading Mom. I’ll handle discussing

ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias

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

be more open to James‘ influence.

gratitude to James once more before stifling

he might delve

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

didn’t expose them, simply getting up and saying, “You look tired. Take a rest. I’ll step out for a

he exited the ward, he

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