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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.”

“Don’t say that. Your brother will have good news soon. Stop worrying.”

a small smile forming

agreed 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

Olympia’s heart clenched.

was touched by Leah’s words, but guilt quickly followed.

selfless

first, never considering how

until then,

mentioning Charmaine stirred unease in him.

it, but

me everything–love, a good life. Now, it’s my turn to give back. Even if I’m not always

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

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Chapter 45 Checkup

approached, she saw this

face remained neutral, but her eyes, fixed on Leah, held an icy gleam.

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inflammation in her kidneys has increased, and her blood tests show she’s weaker than before. Her white

a cold, almost mocking smile.

in the kidneys?

white blood

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