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

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

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name. James shook his head. “There’s nothing we can do. She’s probably in training now. I’ll try again at noon.”

then said. “James, I think I can leave

from the hospital as soon as possible and then avoid Scarlet

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

to appear more stable and hide any discomfort from Fang Honglan. While his condition

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

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

was

didn’t really want to lie to James

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

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

James nodded and gently patted the always frail Zacharias.

up in this hospital anymore. I want to get discharged and wander around Northland. Since I arrived in this town. I haven’t had the chance to

moment

persisted, “Please, James, help me convince Mom.”

thought he would reject the

Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it was swiftly replaced

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I’ll make sure to

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

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

donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree

the same choice as other

kidney donation surprisingly align with Zacharias! That

I’ll handle discussing

expressed doubt about his ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained

the eldest son and heir to

be more open to

these thoughts in mind, Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once more before

in his ward, he might delve into

bring up

Kins saw through Zacharias Kins‘ intentions but didn’t expose them, simply getting up and saying, “You look tired.

exited the ward, he

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