Lisa sat in Dr. Lim's office, her hands trembling as she clutched the edge of the chair. Her mind was reeling, trying to process the results that had just shattered her. "I don't understand," she said, her voice shaky. "How could the results be negative? I was sure... I thought I could match."
Dr. Lim looked at her with sympathy but kept his professional demeanor. "Ms. Manoban, I understand your frustration, but the HLA typing is a very precise test. Even if we retest, it's highly unlikely the outcome would change."
Lisa shook her head, her desperation spilling over. "But we have to try again, Dr. Lim. We can't give up on Hyeong. There has to be something we missed, or another way."
Dr. Lim sighed, leaning back in his chair. "I wish I could offer you more hope, but we've followed the correct protocols. The result is clear, and it's rare for a second test to yield different results."
Lisa's eyes flickered with a glimmer of hope, even amidst her despair. "What about Hyeong's stepbrother?" she asked suddenly, her voice tight. "My son... my son with Amanda. Could he be a match?"
Dr. Lim blinked, momentarily caught off guard. "Your biological son?" he asked, shifting slightly in his chair.
"Yes," Lisa replied, gripping the armrest, her knuckles white. "Would it be possible that he could be a match for Hyeong?"
Dr. Lim considered it, his face thoughtful. "It's possible," he said after a pause. "Siblings, even half-siblings, have a chance of being compatible, though the odds are not as high as a full sibling. We could test your son, but there are no guarantees."
Lisa nodded, her voice breaking with emotion. "Please, I need to try. If there's any chance-any at all-we have to test him. I'll do whatever it takes to save Hyeong."
Dr. Lim gave her a soft, understanding look. "We can proceed with the testing. But Lisa, I have to remind you that this process can be emotionally difficult. You need to prepare yourself for any outcome."
"I don't care," Lisa said, her voice resolute but laced with pain. "I just need to try. I can't walk away knowing there's something we haven't done."
Dr. Lim nodded, standing up and extending his hand toward her. "We'll set it up as soon as possible. I'll make sure the testing starts right away."
Lisa exhaled deeply, her heart heavy but filled with a faint glimmer of hope. "Thank you," she whispered, feeling the weight of the situation pressing down on her, but determined not to give up.
Lisa went home, her face pale and her steps slow. The conversation with Dr. Lim had left her drained-emotionally, physically, completely. The negative result of the HLA typing was devastating, shattering her hopes. And now, the thought of involving Lithan, their innocent son, gnawed at her like a constant weight of guilt. She was desperate-desperate enough to put her other son into a situation that could change everything.
As Lisa entered the house, she saw Amanda pacing back and forth in the living room, anxiety written all over her face. The moment Amanda heard the door, she froze and rushed toward Lisa, her hands trembling slightly.
"Lisa?" Amanda's voice was tight with worry. "What happened? You got the result?"
Lisa couldn't meet Amanda's eyes as she nodded, her voice barely a whisper. "It's negative. The HLA typing... it didn't match."
Amanda's face fell, her heart sinking at the news. She knew that even biological parents weren't guaranteed to be a match, but she had still held onto that hope. Now, the reality struck her like a knife.
Her heart ached at the sight of her, knowing how heavy this burden was on her shoulders. She didn't know what to say-how could she possibly comfort Lisa when the weight of the situation.
She took a deep breath, steadying herself, but worried. "What did Dr. Lim say? Is there anything more we can do?"
Lisa lifted her head, her eyes red from unshed tears. "There's one thing..." she began, her voice shaky. "But it's not easy, Amanda. I-I asked him if we could test Lithan."
Amanda's expression changed to one of shock and confusion. "Lithan?" she repeated, her heart sinking. "You want to involve our son in this?"
Lisa nodded, her hands trembling as she gripped the edge of the couch. "I know it's a lot, but... I don't have any other options. Hyeong is my son, too, and I can't just stand by and do nothing. If Lithan could be a match... if he could save him-"
Amanda stood up, pacing the room as she processed what Lisa was saying. "You're asking me to put our child through this... to involve him in something he can't even comprehend. This is so much more complicated than you think, Lisa."
"I know," Lisa replied, her voice breaking. "I know it's complicated, and I hate even asking. But Amanda, I'm desperate. Hyeong doesn't have much time. If there's any chance Lithan could be a match, I have to try."
Amanda stopped pacing, her emotions warring within her. She loved Lisa, but the thought of dragging their son into this, and the painful complexities tied to Lisa's past... it was too much.
"You know how I feel about this," Amanda said quietly. "This isn't just about Hyeong. It's about everything-your past, your son with Jennie. Now you want to bring Lithan into that?"
"I wouldn't ask if I had another choice," Lisa said, her tears spilling over. "But I can't just walk away from my son. I can't give up on him."
"And how can you be sure Lithan would be a match? He's only a half-brother, Lisa. That's nearly impossible."
"I...I don't care, Amanda. We have to try. If Lithan is our only option, we need him."
Amanda's heart clenched as she listened, but she shook her head, her own emotions tangled in the complexity of the situation. "No... I can't do that, Lisa," Amanda said quietly, trying to keep her voice steady.
Lisa turned to her, desperation in her eyes. "Amanda, please. If you were in my position, you'd understand. You can stake anything you have, we're talking about saving a life here. It's not a simple choice-it's life or death."
"Stake?" Amanda's voice rose, her frustration breaking through. "And you want to stake with our child, who doesn't understand any of this? What kind of thinking is that?"
Lisa's eyes flared, her voice trembling. "You're a doctor, Amanda! You know how important this is!"
Amanda looked away, biting her lip. "I know how to save lives, Lisa, but not like this. Not by risking our son."
Lisa's voice cracked, the weight of her past and her regret washing over her. "I haven't seen Hyeong in years. Let me help him, Amanda. This is the only way I can make things right. After this, I know I'll never see him again."
The room fell into silence once more, the tension palpable between them. Amanda looked at Lisa, torn between her love and her instinct to protect their child. The weight of Lisa's past and the uncertain future pressed down on them both. Finally, Amanda sighed, running her hands through her hair.
"I love you, Lisa," Amanda said, her voice trembling. "But this is so hard. You're asking me to bring Lithan into something that's not just about a medical test. It's your history, your life with Jennie, and it affects everything. I need time to think."
"I understand," Lisa whispered, her heart heavy. "Take all the time you need."
Amanda sat back down, her mind racing. The room felt tense, filled with unspoken emotions and impossible choices. She loved Lisa, but this decision wasn't just about their love-it was about their son's future and the complications of Lisa's past. All Amanda could do now was think, hoping they'd find a way through.
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