“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, how

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

unable to meet

back quickly, confirming Zuko’s blood match with

leaned against the wall, feeling a sense

with a cotton ball. With his other hand, he

doing great,” he

solace in his embrace. Listening to his steady

as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Mary, her

contemplated slipping

“Aunt Mary!”

she offered a forced smile as

why you have a grudge against my

you think, Lina.

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

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