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,

not wanting James to dwell on the issue of where Fanny’s kidney would come from. He was determined to do everything he could for

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we can do. She’s

“James, I think I can leave the hospital. Can

discharged from the hospital as soon as possible and then avoid Scarlet

she flatly refused. Knowing her stance wouldn’t change, especially with his recent health issues, he decided not to push the

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

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

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

was unsure of how

I deny it? He didn’t really want to lie to James directly.

smile and said. “James, aren’t you aware of the results from the compatibility test? It didn’t yield

results, he likely withheld this information from the latter.

good that you understand.” James nodded

hospital anymore. I want

a moment to absorb words.

“Please, James, help me convince

Zacharias thought he would reject the idea outright. James

flicker of surprise crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and

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

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

state, Scarlet might stubbornly insist on keeping him. in the hospital for treatment.

Scarlet to agree and then addressing the matter head–on would be

He just made the same choice as other

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

just lend me your support in persuading Mom. I’ll handle discussing the

ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained confident in his own persuasion

the eldest son and heir to the Kins Family, differed slightly from

would likely be more open

mind, Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once more before stifling

lingered in his ward, he might delve into other topics

still remember to bring up the hospital

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

exited the ward, he immediately

that moment, she anxiously gripped her phone, as if in the midst