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

on the issue of where Fanny’s kidney would come

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I deny it? He didn’t really want

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

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

nodded and gently patted the always

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 had the

a moment to

James, help me convince

and just when Zacharias thought he would reject the idea outright. James replied, “Hmm.”

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

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sure to be cautious once I’m

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

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

kidney donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree and then

the same choice as other members of

align with Zacharias! That is, compared to Fanny, Zacharias was more important.

Mom. I’ll handle discussing the hospital discharge with her,”

expressed doubt about his ability to sway

her treatment of James, the eldest

would likely be more open to

mind, Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once

he might delve into other topics

bring

them, simply getting up and

the ward, he immediately

gripped her phone, as if in the midst of a