“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 can we

older, while I’m stronger. It won’t be a problem for me

to meet Zuko’s gaze. The deep, icy eyes

Zuko’s blood

leaned against the wall, feeling a sense of relief wash over

his wrist with a cotton ball. With his other hand, he pulled Lina into a

Your mother is doing great,” he

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

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

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

“Aunt Mary!”

lips twitched, and she offered a forced smile as she

why you have a grudge against my mom that led you to

think, Lina. Please

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 daughter, right? Why would

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