Jennie hurried down the hospital corridor, her heart racing as she made her way to Dr. Lim’s office. The news of Lisa agreeing to the HLA typing for Hyeong was a glimmer of hope she desperately needed, and she couldn’t wait to share it with Dr. Lim. Her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts—relief, anxiety, and the weight of the unknown—but for now, she clung to the possibility that this could be the breakthrough they were waiting for.
Reaching Dr. Lim's office, Jennie knocked lightly on the door before stepping in. The doctor looked up from her desk, a kind but serious expression on her face.
"Jennie, come in. How’s Hyeong doing?" Dr. Lim asked, motioning for her to sit down.
Jennie took a deep breath, still standing, her hands trembling slightly from the rush of emotions. “I have news,” she said, her voice tinged with both nerves and hope. "Lisa... she's willing to do the HLA typing test for Hyeong. She agreed to help."
Dr. Lim raised her eyebrows, the surprise evident in her eyes. “That’s a big step,” he said, leaning forward in her chair. “I know how difficult this situation must be for you. But if she’s a match, this could be the answer we’ve been looking for.”
Jennie nodded, her voice a little shaky as she spoke. “I wasn’t sure if she’d agree, but she did. I just—I didn’t expect it to be this overwhelming. And now, all we can do is wait and hope.”
Dr. Lim stood up and walked around her desk, placing a comforting hand on Jennie’s shoulder. “You’ve done everything you can, Jennie. This is a critical step. If Lisa’s HLA typing matches, we can move forward with the bone marrow transplant. But I want to remind you, it’s a process. We’ll need to run a series of tests to confirm compatibility.”
“I understand,” Jennie replied, her voice more steady now. “It’s just… this is our last chance. Hyeong doesn’t have much time left to rely on transfusions.”
Dr. Lim nodded, her expression empathetic but focused. “You’ve made it this far, and you’ve done everything a mother can do to give Hyeong a fighting chance. We’ll do the test as soon as possible, and if Lisa is a match, we’ll proceed with the transplant plan immediately.”
Jennie exhaled, the weight of the conversation sinking in. “I don’t know what I’ll do if she’s not a match. I’ve already been through so many dead ends. But I have to believe this will work.”
Dr. Lim’s voice softened, her tone reassuring. “I know how much this means, and we’re going to do everything we can. For now, let’s focus on the next step. I’ll schedule the HLA typing test with Lisa and keep you updated on the results as soon as we have them.”
Jennie finally sat down, the exhaustion of the last few days settling in. “Thank you, Dr. Lim,” she said quietly. “I don’t know what I’d do without your support.”
“You’re strong, Jennie,” Dr. Lim replied, giving her a gentle smile. “And you’re not alone in this. We’ll get through it together.”
Jennie nodded, feeling a mix of relief and anxiety. It wasn’t over yet, but they were one step closer to finding a solution for Hyeong. And for now, that was enough.
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Lisa sat at her desk, the city lights casting long shadows across her office, but she barely noticed them. Her mind was racing, her chest heavy with the weight of Jennie’s revelation. Hyeong—their son, a child she had never met, was now in a critical state, relying on her to help him live. She had known about him for a long time, but it had always been a distant reality, something that affected her daily life.
Until now.
She leaned forward, resting her elbows on the desk and burying her face in her hands. The shock of seeing Jennie again, hearing her voice, and now learning that their son was in such a fragile condition—it was almost too much to take in. She had spent years trying to bury the past, the pain of their relationship, the unresolved hurt, and now, in a single moment, everything had come crashing back.
Her mind flickered to Hyeong, a boy she had never laid eyes on but who carried a part of her. It felt surreal, like a cruel twist of fate. She had often wondered what he looked like, whether he had her eyes or Jennie’s smile, but she never imagined meeting him under these circumstances. Not like this.
She exhaled slowly, running a hand through her hair, trying to calm her racing thoughts. No matter how painful the past with Jennie, none of that mattered now. This wasn’t about the heartbreak, the unanswered questions, or the years of silence. This was about Hyeong, a little boy whose life was hanging by a thread.
*How could this happen?* she wondered, guilt creeping into her thoughts. She hadn’t been there for him, hadn’t known him, and now she was being asked to save him. She knew she had no right to be angry at Jennie for keeping their child from her all these years. She had hurt Jennie deeply, and though she understood and respected Jennie’s reasons, it didn’t change the fact that her son needed her now.
Standing up abruptly, Lisa paced around the office, trying to shake the emotions threatening to overwhelm her. Meeting Jennie again had been harder than she imagined. Despite everything that had happened between them, seeing her again had stirred feelings Lisa thought she had buried. But there was no time for those emotions now.
She needed to focus. She needed to set everything aside, and think only of Hyeong.
Lisa paused, staring out of the window, her reflection faint in the glass. “I’ll do whatever it takes to help him,” she whispered to herself, her voice filled with determination. It didn’t matter what had happened in the past. It didn’t matter that she hadn’t been a part of Hyeong’s life until now. What mattered was that she had a chance to save him, and she wasn’t going to walk away from that responsibility.
For Hyeong, she would do it all.
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Instant Regrets Book II
Fanfiction( You're reading Book II ) When Jennie family discovered the truth about her relationship with a married woman, they were unable to accept it, and she brought shame upon them. To preserve the Kim family's reputation and status, her father made a dra...
