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.

remained silent, allowing the room to hang in a heavy stillness. After a while,

on the issue of where Fanny’s kidney would come from. He was determined to do everything he

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name. James shook his head. “There’s nothing we can do. She’s probably in training now. I’ll try

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

discharged from the hospital as soon as possible and then avoid Scarlet and take Fanny to

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

hide any discomfort from Fang Honglan. While his condition hadn’t seen much improvement, at least he

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

He couldn’t prevent him from acting, so

loss for words and was unsure of how to respond to James unexpected query.

it? He didn’t really want

you aware of the results

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

understand.” James nodded and gently patted the always frail Zacharias.

gesture as Zacharias continued to plead. 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

moment

“Please, James, help me convince Mom.”

studied him for a moment, and just when Zacharias thought he would

crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it was

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

resignation. “I’ll talk to Mom about it, but I can’t promise

state, Scarlet might stubbornly

considering that Zacharias might still be pondering the kidney donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree and then addressing the matter

He just made the same choice as other members of the Kins Family.

with Zacharias! That

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

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

her sons was uniform, her treatment of James, the eldest son and heir to the Kins Family, differed slightly from the others.

likely be more open to James‘ influence.

to James once

he might delve into other topics and forget about persuading

remember to bring up the hospital

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

ward, he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting

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