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.

After a while, the former looked up and asked, “What should we

instinctively changed the subject, not wanting James to dwell on the issue of where Fanny’s kidney would come from. He was

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

said. “James, I think I can leave the hospital. Can you talk to Mom about it?

wanted to be discharged from the hospital as soon as possible and then avoid Scarlet and take Fanny to another hospital for kidney transplant

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, he made a concerted effort over

his condition

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

a sense of clarity. He couldn’t prevent him

loss for words and was

really want to lie to

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

likely informed James of the test results, he likely withheld this information from the latter.

James nodded and gently patted the

continued to plead. James. I can’t stand being cooped up in this hospital anymore. I want to get discharged

moment

persisted, “Please, James, help

him for a moment, and just when Zacharias thought he

sickly face,

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

sighed with a tinge of resignation. “I’ll talk to

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

donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to

Fanny. He just made the

Zacharias! That

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

to sway Scarlet, Zacharias

love for her sons was uniform, her treatment of James, the eldest

be more open to

to James

lingered in his ward, he might delve into other topics and forget about

he should still remember to bring up

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

he exited the ward, he

her phone, as if in the midst of a call, though she remained silent.