"Christian... please be the one to do it."When David heard Emma's decision, he was a bit surprised. He turned to Emma and couldn't help but ask, “Why won’t you let me donate blood to Claire? I’m a universal donor and medically the more appropriate donor.”She looked up, startled at first, then let out a slow breath.“It’s not that I don’t appreciate your offer, David,” she said. “But I want Christian to be the one to do it.”David blinked, clearly caught off guard. “Why?” he asked, then in a low, unsure voice, he added, “Or do you still hold a grudge against me?”Emma hesitated. “No. I… it's just that ....”Before Emma could say anything further, Nurse Angela stepped in.“Actually,” she said gently, “it might not be safe for you to donate right now, Mr. Lawson. You told me you just got back from Japan, and long-haul flights can cause minor dehydration and reduce blood volume. Your body might not be in the best condition to give blood today, especially in an emergency like this.”Em
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