Chapter 169- She will
Charles and Janet’s standoff lasted two days. Janet was stubborn, determined even in the face of consequences. Charles was always strict, but only before Janet had he ever compromised repeatedly.
"Charles, Reyn’s keeping an eye on things. It should be fine. If you want, I can go to Italy instead." Shaun understood Charles’s pain and dilemma. No matter what, he’d support him.
"No use. Janet’s made up her mind. If she won’t let me go, she definitely won’t let you." Charles knew Janet well. Beneath her gentle appearance was the same stubbornness as his. But this time, he wasn’t ready to give up—he was so close.
"And what about your decision? You’re really not going?" Shaun leaned against the stark white wall, one hand on Charles’s shoulder. The contrast was sharp, the hallway silent except for their voices.
"I don’t know." Charles lowered his head, hands covering his face. "My daughter... in my heart, she’s not more important than Janet. Every time I think of that child, I think of everything Janet’s suffered—how close she’s come to death. I don’t know how to love her properly..."
From down the hall, Brian’s low voice startled Charles.
"What do you mean?" he asked sharply, sensing the cold truth behind Brian’s words.
"Your daughter has been diagnosed with myocardial ischemia and infarction. She needs you—she’s your blood bank. Trista shares your rare RH-negative blood type, and since you’re her direct relative, your blood is the safest for her."
"How could this happen? Is she alright now?" Charles’s face stayed calm, but inside the storm roared. No matter how distant he’d been, hearing Trista was in danger tore at his heart. He didn’t care how much blood he had to give—he’d give it all if it meant keeping her safe.
"There’s no active bleeding at the moment, but you’d better stay close—she might need a transfusion at any time."
To ensure no risk was taken, the hospital had no stock of the extremely rare RH-negative blood. Only Charles could supply the blood needed to save Trista’s life.
"SHIT!"