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36 Blood is Thicker Than Water

(Winona)

"Dr. Green. Thanks for stopping by. A call would have sufficed." I say as I shake the hand that my daughter's life depends on.

"No, I prefer to discuss this in person."

"Is everything okay with Abby?"

"For now, yes. She's showing strong recovery signs. Her operation is scheduled for Monday morning."

"That soon?" It's Friday now.

"She's strong enough. But Jayden Brennan was not a match. We won't proceed Monday if I don't have a

blood stock for her."

My heart sinks at that news. "No other prospects for donation?" I ask hopefully.

"Not as yet, no, I do believe you have one other blood relative you can ask. Judy Brennan?"

"Yes," I hesitate because I don't want my daughter's life in her hands.

"Winona, I can't operate that soon unless we have the blood. The risk of reinfection and rejection is too. high. Abby might not get through recovery."

"But if she doesn't have the operation on Monday?"

"The deterioration in the walls of her heart will continue. We have bought her some time. She may gain enough wellness and strength in the coming weeks..."

I read between the lines. "I'll

hesitation. I know you'd do anything for your daughter, why are

never been a fan of Jayden

understands a lot more than he's letting on. "It's clear Judy loves Jayden, to a fault. The question is, will she feel the same about her grandchild and want to help if she can?" I nod. "I

can help.

She has the same weakness that I do. She'd do anything for her kid. I just need to

way. Abby is turning three in three weeks, and I intend to have her well enough to go home for

close

the pleasure? Judy says as she walks to the door her butler

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"I need your help."

is just full of

she ushers me into the reception room. "We'll have tea and a cheese platter." Judy orders her staff and they scatter to follow instructions. "I guess you've heard our good news? Jayden is to be a father. Please, sit." I sit down. "Yes. Jayden did mention his and Ashlyn's

"You mentioned you

heart defect she was born with. I've been In the

can't be here for money; I know Jayden has the Brennan Wing covered. Which brings me

what I'm here for. I

Jayden. But I need to try and build some modicum of trust

is in place. "Go

may not save her life but it will give us the best

know this is his

genetic marker. I'm here to ask you, as

brought in. Judy pours from a fine china teapot into a matching

to cream

Will you do this for me, for us?

smile. Maybe this was

you insisted that Phillip

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