Female Novel
Chapter 968
James adjusted his expression upon seeing Pearl and Richard arrive in a rush.
"How did you find out?" Pearl asked, surprised that James was already there, having arrived aheadof them.
"Esther called me every day, but not today. When I called her, her assistant informed me ofeverything," James explained, recalling how he broke into a cold sweat upon receiving the newsearlier in the day.
He immediately informed the meeting attendees and rushed to the airport, securing a flight at theearliest opportunity.
Pearl asked, "How is she doing now?"
Taking a moment to compose himself, James replied, "Her fever persists, and she's developed asevere rash. The doctor's prognosis isn't optimistic. She urgently needs a bone marrow transplant.Without it, she might not survive another day."
Pearl absorbed this grim news and inquired further, "Are there any suitable bone marrow donors?"
"Not at the moment, but I've instructed my team to expedite the search. They're working to find amatch within three days," James informed her.
Considering the urgency of Esther's situation, Pearl shared her own efforts, stating, "My team isalso searching for a donor. They'll also take around three days."
James looked over at Esther in the bed. Her lips had lost their color, and her appearance was veryfrail. The once rosy and plump cheeks had become noticeably thinner, leaving her in a pitiablecondition.
"Esther has always been lucky. I believe she'll pull through," Pearl consoled James and herself.
"I believe so too." James held Esther's hand tightly.
Pearl noticed that James was kneeling on the floor to get closer to Esther, tenderly holding her handto his face. It was a sad sight.
"James, you should rest. Richard and I can stay with her," Pearl suggested, concerned aboutJames's well-being as he appeared exhausted from his rapid journey.
"It's okay. I want to be with her," James insisted, even though his legs were numb. If Esther woke upand didn't see him, she would blame him for not caring about her.novelbin
"Then I'll send over some news to find a suitable bone marrow."
Pearl then busied herself at a nearby table, coordinating efforts to find a bone marrow donor. As sheworked, her phone rang, and Mobius's worried voice came through.
"Pearl, did something happen to Esther?" Mobius asked anxiously, his concern evident despite thebackground noise.
"You know about it too?"
Mobius confirmed he knew and asked, "How is she? Where is she? Please tell me the address. I'llcome right away."
At first, Pearl wanted to tell him, but seeing James nearby, she hesitated.