“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.”

“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.

was taken aback. “Zeke,

“It’s alright. You’re older, while I’m stronger. It won’t be

for words. He suddenly found himself unable to meet Zuko’s gaze. The deep, icy eyes

back quickly, confirming Zuko’s

feeling a sense of relief

to his wrist with a cotton ball. With his other hand, he pulled Lina

worry. Your mother is doing

Listening to his steady heartbeat

everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Mary, her head bandaged, stumbled

she contemplated slipping away in guilt. However,

“Aunt Mary!”

she offered a forced smile as she looked

why you have a grudge against my mom that

what you think,

with her!” Lina’s agitation got the better of her. “And you were the one who started the rumor

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