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“B-Because…” Jesse stuttered, struggling to find the words.
The truth would be revealed once they discovered Lina’s blood type.
Lina was not their biological daughter.
A deep voice suddenly interjected, breaking the tense silence. Jesse lifted his head and saw Zuko’s dark eyes,
causing his heart to tighten.
“Lina, that’s medical knowledge,” Zuko said, his voice tinged with amusement. “There’s a higher risk of graft-
versus-host disease in blood transfusions between immediate family members.
“So not only can’t you donate blood to your mother, but you can’t do the same for Dave either.”
Panic gripped Lina. “What do we do then?”
Zuko offered reassurance. “We can use mine,” he said, giving her a comforting look. “I have Type B blood as well.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“He’s right,” the nurse confirmed. “Please come with me for a blood test. If it’s a match, we can proceed with the
transfusion immediately.”
“Okay,” Lina agreed.
Jesse was taken aback. “Zeke, how can we do that
Zuko turned to face him, his eyes filled with complex emotions. “It’s alright. You’re older, while I’m stronger. It won’t
be a problem for me to donate some blood.”
Jesse was at a loss for words. He suddenly found himself unable to meet Zuko’s gaze. The deep, icy eyes seemed to
pierce through all his pretenses.
…
The blood test results came back quickly, confirming Zuko’s blood match with Melissa. The transfusion proceeded
accordingly.
Lina leaned against the wall, feeling a sense of relief wash over her.
Zuko emerged from the procedure shortly after, applying pressure to his wrist with a cotton ball. With his other
hand, he pulled Lina into a warm embrace.
“Don’t worry. Your mother is doing great,” he whispered into her ear.
Lina nodded, finding solace in his embrace. Listening to his steady heartbeat made her feel immensely safe.
The surgery went smoothly, and just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Mary, her head bandaged, stumbled out
of another emergency room.
Spotting the entire family, she contemplated slipping away in guilt. However, Lina intercepted her.
“Aunt Mary!”
Mary’s lips twitched, and she offered a forced smile as she looked at Lina.
“May I ask why you have a grudge against my mom that led you to do this?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“It’s not what you think, Lina. Please let me explain—”
“This isn’t the first time you’ve fought with her!” Lina’s agitation got the better of her. “And you were the one who
started the rumor about me not being my parents’ real daughter, right? Why would you do that!?”
Mary stood frozen, overwhelmed by Lina’s outburst. She dared not utter a word.
Zuko gently grasped Lina’s shoulders, applying a soft squeeze. He gave her a reassuring nod. “Lina, your mother is
being taken to the ward. Go take care of her. I’ll handle this.”
Lina glanced at him, biting her lip, before nodding in agreement.
Dave and Jesse accompanied Melissa to the ward to check on her condition.
Now, Zuko and Mary were the only ones left in the expansive hospital corridor.
Fear coursed through Mary. This man had always been distant and cold, and now she had hurt his mother-in-law…
Was he going to seek revenge for his mother-in-law by forcing her to stay?
He had spent time in prison!
Did he have a knife tucked away in his pocket?
If he decided to stab her today, it would be the end for her!
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