Chapter 585
Kevin returned to the hospital room with Jasper’s test results. Bradley was still unconscious, and Esther sat in a chair, tightly holding his hand.
“Esther.”
Esther looked up. Kevin was reluctant to tell her the truth, which was reflected in her reddened
Jasper’s liver was not a match for Bradley’s transplant, an expected outcome.
“Jasper’s liver isn’t suitable either. But don’t worry. We’ll keep searching.”
Esther hesitated for a moment and nodded gently. “We’ll surely find a suitable one.””
eyes.
Kevin had mixed feelings. He thought perhaps things would not be as smooth as they had hoped. After all, it was a liver! Finding a suitable one for transplantation was truly difficult.
“Don’t lose hope. We’ll find one as long as we don’t give up.”
Kevin left the room and sat on a bench outside, anxiously pulling at his hair.
As a doctor, he had seen death many times and knew there were many situations where they were powerless. It was just that… He took a deep breath and stood up. Just as he was about to leave, he saw Mandy standing before him with an exquisite fruit basket.
“Dr. Slade.”
Kevin’s eyes lit up with hope as he tentatively asked, “Mandy, are you here to donate your liver to Bradley?”
“No.” Mandy shook her head shyly. She said with a hint of shame, “Dr. Slade, my brother won’t allow me to donate, and my mother doesn’t agree.”
“Ms. Pendleton, I know my request is sudden, but…” Kevin’s eyes welled up, and he choked. “Bradley really needs a liver transplant. I fear he won’t make it if it takes any longer.”
“I… I’m sorry!” Mandy lowered her head, using her best acting skills as she delicately spoke, “I can’t do anything. My mom is in my brother’s hand, and I’m too scared not to listen to him. Dr. Slade, you’d understand what I feel. I can’t sacrifice my mother just to save Mr. Warner.”
Kevin let out a weak curse, “Damn.”
It was true. When Kevin imagined himself in Mandy’s situation, her hesitation and reluctance seemed perfectly normal. He empathized with her. He couldn’t possibly compel her to donate her liver to Bradley; he couldn’t bring himself to do such a thing.
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