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.

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

the issue of where Fanny’s kidney would

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shook his head. “There’s nothing we can do. She’s probably in training now.

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

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

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

Honglan. While his condition hadn’t seen much improvement, at least

him off guard with a sudden question. “Are you considering donating a kidney to Fanny

of clarity. He couldn’t prevent him from acting, so he needed to

for words and was unsure of how to respond to James

it? He didn’t really

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

likely informed James of the test results,

good that you understand.” James nodded and gently patted

anymore. I want to get discharged and wander around Northland. Since I arrived in

a moment to absorb words.

persisted, “Please, James, help

Zacharias thought

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

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

a tinge of resignation. “I’ll talk to

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

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

made the same choice as other members of the

surprisingly align with Zacharias! That is, compared to Fanny, Zacharias

support in persuading Mom. I’ll handle discussing

about his ability to sway Scarlet,

Scarlet’s love for her sons was uniform, her treatment of James, the eldest son and

likely be more open to James‘

expressed gratitude to James once

he might delve into other topics and

remember to bring up the hospital

through 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

he immediately

in the midst of a call, though she remained silent.