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.

remained silent, allowing the room to hang in a heavy stillness. After a while, the

James to dwell on the issue of where Fanny’s kidney

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nothing we can

leave the hospital. Can you talk to Mom about

from the hospital as soon as possible and then avoid Scarlet and take Fanny

of being discharged 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.

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

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

him from

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

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

aren’t you aware of the results from the compatibility

Joseph likely informed James of the test results, he likely withheld

it’s good that you understand.” James nodded and gently

didn’t 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

moment to absorb words.

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

and just when Zacharias thought he would reject the idea outright. James replied,

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

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James. I’ll make sure to be cautious once I’m

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

might stubbornly insist on keeping him.

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

just made the same choice as other members of the Kins

align with Zacharias! That is, compared

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

James expressed doubt about his ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained confident in his

sons was uniform, her treatment of James, the eldest son and heir to the Kins Family,

be more open to

these thoughts in mind, Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once more before stifling a yawn.

he might delve into other topics and forget about persuading

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

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

he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting

moment, she anxiously gripped her phone, as if in the midst of a call, though she