It was ten at night, and when Avery saw the medical reports, she started shivering in excitement.

"This is by far the best match we can find for Eric Santos. Though it's not an exact match, there's a high chance of success," the doctor said.

Avery swiftly regained her composure. "If success is not guaranteed, I'm worried about the complications."

"Ms. Tat— Never mind, I should call you Dr. Tate! Even if it is a perfect match, there is always the risk of complications. You know Eric's condition and dragging this on won't do him any good. He's already the patient who has been on the ECMO the longest time, and no one knows what will happen if he continues to be on it."

Avery fell silent at the doctor's words.

"I will need to talk to his parents."

"Call them and tell them to come here. We need their signatures to start the operation, anyway," the doctor said.

Avery nodded.

She walked out of the hospital and went into her car when she received a call from Hayden.

Hayden had been s