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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.”

response was immediate, a soft but firm reprimand. “Don’t say that. Your brother

head, a small

to the tests for more than just Zayn’s chance to work with Mr. Robin. I wanted to spare 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

Olympia’s heart clenched.

by Leah’s words, but guilt quickly

selfless girl

family first, never considering

remained quiet until then,

about Leah mentioning Charmaine stirred unease

place it, but something felt

my turn to give back. Even

you’ll always be my precious daughter. You’re the heart of this family. That’ll never change.”

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Chapter 45 Checkup

Charmaine approached, she saw

her eyes, fixed on Leah, held an

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speaking. “Ms. Nelson’s condition has worsened slightly. The inflammation in her kidneys has increased, and her blood tests show she’s weaker than before. Her white blood cell count is low.

a cold, almost

in the kidneys?

blood cells?

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