The doctor handed her a confidentiality agreement and a summary of the donor's medical information.
Under "Relationship," it simply read: "Anonymous, non-relative."
At the very bottom, there was a brief note.
Donor health status: 4 years ago, the donor suffered severe penetrating injuries to the chest and abdomen, resulting in damage to multiple organs, permanent functional impairment, and lasting complications.
The donor expressed a strong willingness to donate, fully understood his medical condition and the potential risks to the recipient, and had signed all necessary risk acknowledgments and liability waivers.
"Penetrating injuries to the chest and abdomen..."
"4 years ago..."
Elara's fingertips turned ice-cold, and the paper crumpled slightly in her grip.
An impossible thought
