“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 can we do

face him, his eyes filled with complex emotions. “It’s alright. You’re older, while I’m stronger. It won’t be a

words. He suddenly found himself unable to meet Zuko’s gaze.

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

leaned against the wall, feeling a sense

wrist with a cotton ball. With his

Your mother is doing great,” he

finding solace in his embrace. Listening to his steady heartbeat made her

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

the entire family, she contemplated slipping away in guilt. However,

“Aunt Mary!”

a forced smile as she looked at

I ask why you have a grudge against my mom that led you to do

you think, Lina.

of her. “And you were the one who started the rumor about me not being my parents’ real daughter, right? Why would

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