Chapter 453: Chapter 454

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.

As Zacharias sighed softly, James remained silent, 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 not answering your calls?”

He instinctively changed the subject, 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.

1/5 Chapter 434 Monitoring Scarlet Upon hearing Angela’s name. James shook his head. “There’s nothing we can do. She’s probably in training now. I’ll try again at noon.”

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

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

He had mentioned 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 past few days to appear more stable and hide any discomfort from Fang Honglan. While his condition hadn’t seen much improvement, at least he managed to present a better façade.

Rather than addressing his inquiry directly, James threw him off guard with a sudden question. “Are you considering donating a kidney to Fanny As he posed the question, he felt a sense of clarity. He couldn’t prevent him from acting, so he needed to find a way to monitor his intentions.

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

Should I deny it? He didn’t really want to lie to James directly.

So, he opted for a strained smile and said. “James, aren’t you aware of the results from the compatibility test? It didn’t yield a match.

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

“Mhm, it’s good that you understand.” James nodded and gently patted the always frail Zacharias.

He didn’t mind the affectionate 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 had the chance to explore.”

James took a moment to absorb words.

Zacharias persisted, “Please, James, help me convince Mom.”

James studied him for a moment, and just when Zacharias thought he would reject the idea outright. James replied, “Hmm.”

A brief flicker of surprise crossed Zacharias‘ sickly face, and it was swiftly replaced by 23 Chapter 454 Monitoring Scarlet gratitude and reassurance. “Thanks, James. I’ll make sure to be cautious once I’m discharged.”

James sighed with a tinge of resignation. “I’ll talk to Mom about it, but I can’t promise she’ll agree.”

With Zacharias‘ health in such a fragile state, Scarlet might stubbornly insist on keeping him. in the hospital for treatment.

However, considering that Zacharias might still be pondering the kidney donation, perhaps convincing Scarlet to agree and then addressing the matter head–on would be more beneficial.

He wasn’t indifferent to his Fanny. He just made the same choice as other members of the Kins Family.

James‘ thoughts on the kidney donation surprisingly align with Zacharias! That is, compared to Fanny, Zacharias was more important.

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

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

While Scarlet’s love for her sons was uniform, her treatment of James, the eldest son and heir to the Kins Family, differed slightly from the others.

She would likely be more open to James‘ influence.

With these thoughts in mind, Zacharias expressed gratitude to James once more before stifling a yawn.

He feared that if James lingered in his ward, he might delve into other topics and forget about persuading Scarlet.

If James left now, he should still remember to bring up the hospital discharge with Scarlet, shouldn’t he?

James Kins saw through Zacharias Kins‘ intentions but didn’t expose them, simply getting up and saying, “You look tired. Take a rest. I’ll step out for a bit.”

When he exited the ward, he immediately noticed Scarlet waiting outside.

In that moment, she anxiously gripped her phone, as if in the midst of a call, though she remained silent.

Since stepping out, she had been grappling with the question of whether Fanny had truly ။

3/5 gone to a friend’s house to hang out.

The more she dwelled on it, the more her anxiety mounted, prompting her to dial Fanny’s number.

Yet, as the call connected, she realized Fanny’s line had been busy the entire time, indicating no answer.

“Mom?”

James‘ voice interrupted her thoughts, prompting her to look up.

As the dial tone persisted, she reluctantly set her phone down and voiced her worry, “Fanny’s phone has been busy this whole time. I can’t seem to reach her.”

“Busy the whole time?” James narrowed his eyes and dialed the number, confirming the ongoing dial tone.

“Maybe she’s just chatting with someone,” he reassured.

But Scarlet remained anxious. “Her line has been busy since I left.”

Though James also found it peculiar, he persisted in comforting her. “Let’s give it another try at noon.”

After all, he intended to reach out to Angela around that time. If Fanny still couldn’t be reached by then, they could explore other options later.

Despite her lingering worries, Scarlet agreed.

Considering Zacharias‘ predicament, James turned to her and suggested, “Mom, Zacharias. wants to check out of the hospital.

It’s too suffocating here. If he’s eager to leave, we should allow him.”

They both understood that the hospital couldn’t provide a cure for Zacharias.

Among those they knew, only Angela could heal Zacharias. However, she had also retired from her practice.

Scarlet let out a sigh and expressed her reluctance. “I don’t want to confine him to the hospital. I’m afraid he might resort to other means to reunite with Fanny.

James mulled over the situation and thought that even if Zacharias and Fanny were not to reunite, they should have already confirmed their compatibility.

However, his immediate concern was reassuring Scarlet first. “Don’t worry, I’ll ensure someone keeps a close watch on him.

Mom, you don’t need to worry.”

4/5 Chapter 454 Monitoring Scarlet Despite James‘ reassurance, Scarlet remained uncertain.

Noticing her hesitation, he persisted in convincing her. “Forcing him to stay in the hospital could potentially jeopardize Zac’s health.”