“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.

“Zeke,

You’re older, while I’m stronger. It

unable to meet Zuko’s gaze. The deep, icy eyes seemed to pierce through all

Zuko’s blood

the wall, feeling a sense of

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

Your mother is doing

solace in his embrace. Listening to his steady heartbeat

went smoothly, and just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Mary, her head

family, she contemplated slipping away in

“Aunt Mary!”

lips twitched, and she offered a forced smile as she looked

ask why you have a grudge against my mom

not what 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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