Chapter Summary: Chapter 91 – Five Lost Angels: My Husband's Fatal Deception by Cassila K
In Chapter 91, a key moment in the Internet novel Five Lost Angels: My Husband's Fatal Deception, Cassila K delivers powerful storytelling, emotional shifts, and critical plot development. This chapter deepens the reader’s connection to the characters and sets the stage for upcoming revelations.
Henry called different blood banks for blood, but in vain, the stock of this rare blood type was exhausted for the surgery of the ice hockey star three weeks ago. Currently, none of the blood banks in the city have blood for my Jane.
Henry spoke anxiously,
"I will contact other blood banks out of our city. They'll deliver the blood by helicopter. Let me arrange everything, Laura."
But the nurse didn't like this method, "It's a time-consuming process, and Jane's condition is critical. We require blood as swiftly as possible."
At that moment, Bright volunteered to donate his blood, "I have the same blood group as Jane. Please take my blood."
The nurse was thrilled to find a donor, she took out the form for Bright's information.
"What's your relationship to the patient?"
"I am Jane's father!"
The nurse raised her head and glanced at Bright, closing the notepad,
"Sorry, Mr. Bright. You can't give your blood for your daughter."
"But why?" Bright protested, "I have heard that it's safe for close relatives to donate blood."
The nurse busted that myth, and explained to him the potential risks of transfusion, "When a patient receives blood from a closely related donor, it can lead to TA-GVHD, a serious complication. It can also pose significant health risks to Jane as her condition isn't stable."
The nurse's refusal pushed us back to square zero, darkening our world. We were looking for another donor when a solemn voice resounded in my ears.
"I will donate blood for Jane."
We turned to see that kind man, and saw Leo, sitting on his wheelchair.
He must have found out about Jane's injury through hospital staff. He didn't let us say no and insisted.
"You can keep searching for a donor. Until then, I will give my blood to Jane. Every second is important for her, Laura."
The nurse raised the objection that a person who had blood transfusions in three months couldn't donate, but she was helpless before Leo's stubbornness. Eventually, she had to give in,
"This can cost me my license, Mr. Leo."
Leo chuckled and eyed his assistant; James spoke on his behalf. "We are grateful for your favor, Ma'am. Mr. Leo will ask the hospital Chief to give you a raise and promotion."
Even after his exemplary conduct, people were madly in love with Leo. That nurse started the transfusion and said,
"Thanks for your consideration, but I don't want a raise. I would really appreciate it if you could come to my son's birthday party next week. He is your big fan, Mr. Leo."
She told him about her son who was also trying for the junior ice hockey team, reminding me how my Jane loved to practice on the rink. I was a failure as a mother, who couldn't help her achieve her dreams, putting her life in danger. She would be safe if I didn't forget to pick her up on time.
The tsunami of guilt and remorse hit me as my knees buckled, I almost collapsed on the chair outside the operation theater. Bright and Henry were on their phones, using every contact to arrange for a donor. I could sense anxiousness from their voices as they called other hospitals.
I noted every single detail in my head, swearing to stick by Jane's side 24/7. My little girl's soul was scarred by those terrorists' cruelty.
After intense cross firing, the police arrested some criminals and were investigating them for their leader. I couldn't even think of a reason why they targeted Jane.
I was feeding her soup at lunch when Leo came to visit us, his pale face jogged my memory. He put his own health at risk and donated blood for Jane, I hadn't thanked him properly after that.
"I can't express my gratitude in words, Leo. You are ..."
Leo came closer to Jane's bed and cut me off mid-sentence,
"It was my duty, Laura. Adults can fight, but kids shouldn't be harmed at all."
This was the first time I didn't feel anger when I saw Leo. He behaved like a civilized man in the hospital.
The nurse knocked on the door for Jane's medicines after lunch. She noticed a red rash on her arm and examined her.
"Fever, rashes, and cough. Are you feeling nauseous, Jane?"
Jane only nodded, widening the nurse's eyes. She pressed the bell beside her bed and said,
"No infection, but still, your daughter is sick like this, Miss Laura. This isn't good sign ..."
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