Payne out loud the truth

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Cindy stopped and looked at her grandfather with thankful eyes. She had expected Damon to say something, but he remained silent. "Hmmm!" she hummed with a nod, acknowledging his help.

Elder Harley patted Cindy’s shoulder gently before making his way out of the ward. The doctor, standing nearby, looked puzzled by the revelation. He had always thought Damon Colley was a single father.

"So, Dante, how are you feeling?" the doctor asked as he approached Dante's bed, checking his eyes for any signs of distress.

Dante, still groggy but alert, responded, "Who gave me blood? Since I bled so much and my blood type is AB negative, which is rare, who was able to help me?"

The doctor smiled warmly, appreciating the boy’s curiosity. "Yes, you lost a significant amount of blood, and it required a transfusion. Thankfully, we found a match." He then glanced at Jasmine, who stood by with a kind smile. "This lady here was your donor."

Dante looked at Jasmine with affectionate eyes, but could not a