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

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

then said. “James, I think I can leave the hospital. Can you talk

possible and then avoid Scarlet and take Fanny to another hospital for kidney

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 his ongoing struggles with his

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

him off guard with a sudden question. “Are you

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

loss for words and was unsure of how to respond

really want to lie to James

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

of the test results,

nodded and gently patted the always frail Zacharias.

as Zacharias continued to plead. James. I can’t stand being cooped up in this hospital anymore. I

took a moment to absorb words.

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

a moment, and just when Zacharias thought he

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

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

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

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

perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree and then addressing the matter head–on would be more beneficial.

Fanny. He just made the same choice as other

the kidney donation surprisingly align with Zacharias! That is, compared to Fanny,

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

about his ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained

of James, the eldest son and heir to

would likely be more open to

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

that if James lingered in his ward, he might delve

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

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

he exited the ward, he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting

gripped her phone, as if in the midst