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.

in a heavy stillness. After a while, the former looked up and asked, “What should we do

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

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

can leave the hospital.

soon as possible and then avoid Scarlet and take Fanny to another hospital for

flatly refused. Knowing her stance wouldn’t change, especially with his recent health issues,

his condition

than addressing his inquiry directly, James threw him off guard with a sudden

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

and was unsure of how

didn’t really want to lie to James

opted for a strained smile and said. “James, aren’t you aware of the results from the compatibility test? It

the test results, he likely withheld this information from

that you understand.” James nodded and gently patted the

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.

moment to absorb

help me convince

for a moment, and just when Zacharias thought he would reject

sickly

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make sure to be cautious once I’m discharged.”

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

might stubbornly

kidney donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree and then addressing the matter head–on would

just made the

thoughts on the kidney donation surprisingly align with Zacharias! That is, compared to Fanny, Zacharias was more important.

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

his ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained confident in his

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

would likely be more open to James‘

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

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

should still remember to bring up

and

he exited the ward, he immediately noticed

in the midst of a call, though she