Chapter 1109


    “B-Because…” Jesse stuttered, struggling to find the words.


    The truth would be revealed once they discovered Lina’s blood type.


    Lina was not their biological daughter.


    A deep voice suddenly interjected, breaking the tense silence. Jesse lifted his head and saw Zuko’s


    dark eyes, causing his heart to tighten.


    “Lina, that’s medical knowledge,” Zuko said, his voice tinged with amusement. “There’s a higher risk of


    graft-versus-host disease in blood transfusions between immediate family members.


    “So not only can’t you donate blood to your mother, but you can’t do the same for Dave either.”


    Panic gripped Lina. “What do we do then?”


    Zuko offered reassurance. “We can use mine,” he said, giving her aforting look. “I have Type B


    blood as well.”


    “He’s right,” the nurse confirmed. “Pleasee with me for a blood test. If it’s a match, we can proceed


    with the transfusion immediately.”


    “Okay,” Lina agreed.


    Jesse was taken aback. “Zeke, how can we do that


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    Zuko turned to face him, his eyes filled withplex emotions. “It’s alright. You’re older, while I’m


    stronger. It won’t be a problem for me to donate some blood.”


    Jesse was at a loss for words. He suddenly found himself unable to meet Zuko’s gaze. The deep, icy


    eyes seemed to pierce through all his pretenses.


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    The blood test results came back quickly, confirming Zuko’s blood match with Melissa. The transfusion


    proceeded ordingly.


    Lina leaned against the wall, feeling a sense of relief wash over her.


    Zuko emerged from the procedure shortly after, applying pressure to his wrist with a cotton ball. With


    his other hand, he pulled Lina into a warm embrace.


    “Don’t worry. Your mother is doing great,” he whispered into her ear.


    Lina nodded, finding sce in his embrace. Listening to his steady heartbeat made her feel immensely


    safe.


    The surgery went smoothly, and just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Mary, her head bandaged,


    stumbled out of another emergency room.


    Spotting the entire family, she contemted slipping away in guilt. However, Lina intercepted her.


    “Aunt Mary!”


    Mary’s lips twitched, and she offered a forced smile as she looked at Lina.


    “May I ask why you have a grudge against my mom that led you to do this?”


    “It’s not what you think, Lina. Please let me exin—”


    “This isn’t the first time you’ve fought with her!” Lina’s agitation got the better of her. “And you were the


    one who started the rumor about me not being my parents’ real daughter, right? Why would you do


    that!?”


    Mary stood frozen, overwhelmed by Lina’s outburst. She dared not utter a word.


    Zuko gently grasped Lina’s shoulders, applying a soft squeeze. He gave her a reassuring nod. “Lina,


    your mother is being taken to the ward. Go take care of her. I’ll handle this.”


    Lina nced at him, biting her lip, before nodding in agreement.


    Dave and Jesse apanied Melissa to the ward to check on her condition.


    Now, Zuko and Mary were the only ones left in the expansive hospital corridor.


    Fear coursed through Mary. This man had always been distant and cold, and now she had hurt his


    mother-inw…


    Was he going to seek revenge for his mother-inw by forcing her to stay?


    He had spent time in prison!


    Did he have a knife tucked away in his pocket?


    If he decided to stab her today, it would be the end for her!