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 a comforting look. "I have Type B blood as well."

"He's right," the nurse confirmed. "Please come 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 to you? Let me do it. My bloo