Jasper yearned to embrace Esther and provide support, but he restrained his outstretched arms.
âEsther, why not let me take the liver compatibility test for Bradley?â Jasper proposed.
Esther shook her head and elucidated, âThereâs already a potential liver donor, but sheâs hesitant. I want to persuade her.â
âCan I accompany you?â Jasper struggled to manage his emotions, but they got the best of him. He reached out to grasp Estherâs arm in concern. âEsther, Bradley is unwell right now, and you must prioritize your own health. You still have Felix and your twin daughters to care for.â
Esther replied gently, âThank you for earlier. I donât know what would have happened if it werenât for you.â
Esther hadnât expected the elderly couple to resort to such desperate measures.
âThey should never have resorted to that, no matter how desperate they are to save their daughter,â
Jasper said, his anger palpable. âAnd given your fragile health, you should refrain from liver donation.â
âJasper, if I donât donate my liver, thenâ¦â Esther thought for a moment before asserting her intention to proceed with the donation.
Regardless of the parentsâ actions, the sick girl was innocent, and she was a mother. Esther hoped the child of the innocent girl could have a bright future with her mother by her side.
âSo what if you donât donate your liver?â Jasper asked angrily. âYour liver is your own, and you have the freedom to choose whether to donate or not.â
He assisted Esther into the car and carefully fastened her seatbelt. Then, he settled into the driverâs seat,. determined to find Mandy.
âJasper, I hope Bradley will be okay.â
Jasper drove while conversing with Esther, âI understand your feelings. Bradley was your first love, a man you cherished and protected in your youth. Plus, heâs Felixâs father. No matter how you look at it, you want him to recover.â
Esther gazed out the car window, her tears falling silently.
Half an hour later, Jasper parked the car in front of Mandyâs villa.
A vibrant bougainvillea adorned the villaâs walls, injecting life into the winter scene.
Esther had memorized the address from her previous visit with Kevin. She checked the house number and rang the doorbell.
In no time, Mandy emerged from the living room. She was wrapped in a woolen shawl, standing at the door, her expression cold as she addressed Esther, âMrs. Warner, if youâve come to ask me to donate my liver to save your husband, you can leave now.â
Before Esther could respond, Mandy preemptively dismissed all her appeals.
âMs. Pendleton, I realize my request may seem presumptuous, but Iâve run out of options. If my liver could save him, I wouldnât-
Mandy smirked and Interrupted, âMrs. Warner, someone asked you to donate your liver too, but you declined. Why should I save him?â
âI am willing to donate mine. Iâve already committed to the liver transplant surgery. Butâ¦â Estherâs voice. quivered with sorrow, âAs long as Bradley can proceed with the surgery, I can be the donor anytime.â
Mandyâs demeanor remained chilly. âMrs. Warner, you can leave. My brother has made it clear that unless you marry him, I wonât donate my liver to Bradley.â
After hearing Mandyâs response, Jasper frowned and told Esther, âDonât stoop to begging her, Esther.
Iâll get tested to see if Iâm a match for Bradley. Iâll donate my liver to him. I refuse to believe sheâs the only suitable donor.â
Jasper pulled Esther away forcefully, causing her to stumble as they departed.
Just as they were about to enter their car, a flashy red sports car blocked their path.
Chadwick extended his hand from the car, smugly addressing Esther, âYou want to save Bradley?
Marry me, and Iâll ensure she donates her liver to him!â