Sensing Baron’s worry, Sarah hurriedly said, “Don’t worry, I’m fine, it’s just something personal.”
Baron relaxed. “Sure. I’ll stop by to see your mother while I’m at it. We can meet in the hospital.”
“Okay!” Sarah said.
Twenty minutes later, Baron rushed to the Cona Citizen Hospital.
Inside the ward of Sarah’s mother.
“Baron, you’re here!”
Seeing Baron appear, Sarah’s mother was very happy.
But the more she liked Baron, the more depressed she also got. The first time she saw him, she’d thought he was Sarah’s boyfriend, and only later did she find out that Baron was married.
Baron smiled. “How are you doing today, ma’am?”
Having just gone through dialysis, the woman’s face was pale and her lips were white. She seemed weak.
She smiled and shook her head. “Since I’ve got the medical fees for it, I’m getting better every day. I just hope I can recover and get out of hospital soon, maybe leave to find some other work instead of leaving Sarah here to suffer on here own.”
Her eyes reddened. She wasn’t afraid of death, but she couldn’t let Sarah face the world alone.
Sarah’s eyes reddened as well. She took her mother’s hand and forced a smile. “Don’t overthink it, Mom. Just rest up now, and we can work hard together when you’ve recovered.”
“Okay. I’ll get well soon,” her mother chuckled.
“Have you found a suitable kidney donor?”
Baron asked suddenly.
Sarah’s mother was quite sick. Only a kidney transplant would save her. Everything else was moot.
Sarah’s expression dimmed, and she gave a slight shake of the head. “The doctors say they’re still looking. There aren’t many donors around, and we have to come across one first. We can only wait for now!”
Baron nodded, then suddenly said, “Wait here, I’ll go out and make a phone call.”
Leaving the ward, Baron dialed a number.
The other end picked up quickly, sounding overjoyed. “What’s with the sudden phone call, Baron?”
It was the voice of a very young woman, getting emotional at receiving Baron’s call.
A little embarrassed, Baron said, “I’ve got a favor to ask, Erin.”
“Oh, so it’s all business! I thought you missed me, you little punk!”
Erin said, exasperated.
Erin had always been a genius. At just thirty years of age, she was a national treasure in the medical area.
She’d saved plenty of fighters in her time in Pola, and her relationship with Baron was very close.
Baron chuckled helplessly. “It’s business, but I do miss you. I’ll stop by to visit you in Donas after some time.”
“Fine, kid. I know you’re busy, so I won’t waste your time. Out with it.”
Erin said sharply.
Baron explained the situation with Sarah and her mother, then finished, “So I wanted to see if there was any way on your end to get a suitable kidney?”
“I can only say I’ll try my best. Kidneys are rare, and they have to pass certain standards before a transplant,” Erin replied.
“That’s good enough for me. I’ll send you the patient’s details later,” Baron said.
“Okay, that’s that, then. I’ll get in contact when I have news later on. I’ve got a meeting coming up, so I can’t stay to chat. When you have the time, come by Donas to visit,” Erin said.
“All right. I’ll leave you to your work!”
With that, Baron hung up.
Even though he hadn’t found a kidney, it was enough to get Erin’s help. He’d spent several years with her and knew her well. If she said she was trying her best, it was basically a done deal.
“Don’t worry, ma’am. We’ll get you a suitable kidney. Now rest up. The operation will only be a success if your body is healthy enough for a transplant.”
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