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Chapter 45 Checkup

Leah stepped out of the examination room, her face drained of color.

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Sophie immediately moved to her side, her concern evident as she took Leah’s arm. She whispered, keeping their conversation private. “How did it go?”

Leah gave a small nod.

Sophie exhaled in relief, but Leah’s focus had already shifted toward Olympia and the others. She walked toward them without hesitation.

Sophie looked down at her empty hand and recalled her earlier encounter with Charmaine. The sting of Charmaine’s harsh words still lingered in her mind.A knot twisted in her stomach.

Her own daughter had called Olympia ‘Mom.‘ She seemed to be closer to Olympia than to her own flesh and blood. Of course, it hurt.

But then again, they were the Nelsons.

Olympia’s voice broke through her thoughts. “Leah, what’s wrong? Why do you look so pale? Are you feeling sick?”

Leah quickly reassured her, “I’m fine, Mom. It’s just … every time I have an exam, I start thinking about not having a kidney for the surgery. It scares me a little.”

say

small smile forming on her

my brother from worrying. He’s already so busy with the company. And … if I don’t need a kidney, it’ll be easier for Charmaine too. The family won’t have

Olympia’s heart clenched.

by Leah’s words, but guilt

a sweet, selfless

the family first, never considering how

had remained quiet until then,

mentioning Charmaine stirred

but something felt

voice soft and steady. “The family has given me everything–love, a good life. Now, it’s my turn to give back. Even if I’m not always with you guys after this, I won’t regret what I did.”

pulled Leah into a tight embrace. “Silly girl, you’ll always be my precious daughter. You’re the heart of this

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Charmaine approached, she saw this moment.

face remained neutral, but her eyes, fixed on Leah,

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worsened slightly. The inflammation in her kidneys has

a

in the kidneys?

white blood cells?

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