“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

older, while I’m stronger. It won’t

unable to meet Zuko’s gaze. The deep,

back quickly, confirming Zuko’s blood match with

a sense of relief

applying pressure to his wrist with a cotton ball.

Your mother is doing great,” he whispered into her

Listening to his steady heartbeat

just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Mary,

the entire family, she contemplated slipping away in guilt.

“Aunt Mary!”

and she offered a forced smile as she looked

against my mom that

you think, Lina.

were the

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