“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.

taken aback. “Zeke, how

older,

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

results came back quickly, confirming Zuko’s blood match with Melissa.

the wall, feeling a

his wrist with a cotton ball. With his other

Your mother is doing

to his steady heartbeat made her

a sigh of relief, Mary, her

slipping

“Aunt Mary!”

a forced smile as she looked

ask why you have a grudge against my mom

you think, Lina. Please let me

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

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