“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

eyes filled with complex emotions. “It’s alright. You’re older, while I’m stronger.

a loss for words. He suddenly found himself unable to meet

confirming Zuko’s blood match with Melissa. The transfusion proceeded

leaned against the wall, feeling a sense of relief

the procedure shortly after, applying pressure to his wrist with a cotton ball. With his other hand, he pulled Lina into a

Your mother is doing

solace in his embrace. Listening to his steady heartbeat made

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

the entire family, she contemplated slipping away

“Aunt Mary!”

twitched, and she offered a forced smile

have a grudge against

you think, Lina. Please let me

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

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