Less than an hour later, the results everyone had been anxiously waiting for finally came back.
Cecilia’s blood was compatible with Jaime’s.
The confirmation brought an immediate wave of relief to everyone. Her blood type had already given them reason to hope, but the completed testing and crossmatch confirmed what they desperately needed to know.
No incompatibility had been detected, which meant Cecilia could safely provide blood for her grandson.
While the testing had been underway, Cecilia had wasted no time. She had made a call and ordered her entire emergency blood reserve brought to the Takahashi estate, insisting that every available unit be delivered as quickly as possible.
True to her word, the blood arrived before the hour was even up.
The sound of approaching footsteps ech
