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.

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

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

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

can leave the hospital. Can you talk to Mom about it?

wanted to be discharged from the hospital as soon as possible and then avoid Scarlet and take Fanny to another hospital for kidney

stance wouldn’t change, especially with his recent health issues, he decided not to push the matter further. Despite his ongoing struggles with

stable and hide any discomfort from Fang Honglan. While his condition hadn’t seen much improvement,

directly, James threw him off guard with

couldn’t prevent him from acting, so he needed to find a way to monitor

and was unsure of how to respond to

I deny it? He didn’t really want to lie to

aren’t you aware of the results from

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

you understand.” James nodded and gently patted the always

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

a moment to absorb

“Please, James, help me convince

just when Zacharias thought

of surprise crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it was

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

sighed with a tinge of resignation. “I’ll talk to Mom about it, but I can’t promise she’ll agree.”

fragile state, Scarlet might stubbornly insist on keeping him. in the

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

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

surprisingly align with Zacharias!

your support in persuading Mom. I’ll handle discussing the hospital discharge with

ability to sway

the eldest son and

more open to James‘ influence.

Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once more

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

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

Zacharias Kins‘ intentions but didn’t expose them, simply getting up and saying, “You look tired. Take a rest. I’ll step out for a bit.”

ward, he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting outside.

her phone, as if in the