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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

small smile forming on her

… if I don’t need a kidney, it’ll be easier for Charmaine too. The family won’t have to stress over my illness anymore. If I can handle this, everything will

Olympia’s heart clenched.

by Leah’s words,

a sweet, selfless girl …

considering how

who had remained quiet until

mentioning Charmaine stirred unease in

couldn’t place it, but something felt

given me everything–love, a good life. Now, it’s my turn to give back. Even if I’m

girl, you’ll always be my

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Chapter 45 Checkup

Charmaine approached, she saw this

but her eyes, fixed on

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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. She’ll need to manage her stress and make sure she gets proper rest.”

a cold, almost mocking

in the kidneys?

white blood

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