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.

allowing the room to hang in a heavy stillness. After a while, the former looked up and asked, “What should we do about Angela’s

of where Fanny’s kidney would come from. He was determined to do everything he could for

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

leave the hospital. Can you talk to Mom about

then avoid Scarlet and take Fanny

the idea of 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, he made a concerted effort over

discomfort from Fang Honglan. While his condition hadn’t seen much improvement, at least he managed to present a better

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

question, he felt a sense of clarity. He couldn’t prevent him from acting, so he needed to find

found himself at a loss for words and was unsure of how to respond to James unexpected query.

He didn’t really want to lie to James directly.

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

the test results, he likely withheld

understand.” James nodded

can’t stand being cooped up in this hospital anymore. I want to get discharged and wander around Northland. Since

moment to absorb words.

“Please, James, help me convince Mom.”

moment, and just when Zacharias thought he would reject the idea

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

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I’ll make sure to be cautious once I’m

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

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

convincing Scarlet to agree and then

Fanny. He just made the same choice as other members

Zacharias!

I’ll handle discussing the hospital discharge with her,” Zacharias urged

expressed doubt about his ability to sway Scarlet, Zacharias remained confident in his

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

be more open

these thoughts in mind, Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once

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

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

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

he exited the ward, he

gripped her phone, as if in the midst