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.

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

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 her illness.

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shook his head. “There’s nothing we can do.

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

the hospital as soon as possible and then avoid Scarlet and take Fanny to another hospital for kidney transplant surgery.

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. Despite his ongoing struggles with his health,

his condition hadn’t seen much improvement, at

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

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

a loss for words and was unsure of how to respond to

didn’t really want

“James, aren’t you aware of the results from

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

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

James. I can’t stand being cooped up in this hospital anymore. I want to get discharged and wander around Northland. Since I arrived in this town. I haven’t had the chance to explore.”

moment

James, help me convince Mom.”

moment, and just when Zacharias thought he would reject the

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

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sure to be

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

state, Scarlet might stubbornly insist

pondering the kidney donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree and then addressing the matter

to his Fanny. He just made the same

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

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

though James expressed doubt about his ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained confident in his own persuasion skills.

her sons was uniform, her treatment of James, the eldest son and

would likely be more open

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

he might delve

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

expose them, simply getting up and saying, “You look tired. Take a rest. I’ll step out

he exited the ward, he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting

in the midst of a