The doctor handed me a confidentiality agreement along with a summary of the donor's medical information.Under the section marked Relationship, the document read: Anonymous, Non-relative.However, a brief note at the bottom of the report had been designated for disclosure to the recipient's family.Donor Medical Condition Notes:[The subject sustained severe penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma five years ago, resulting in multiple organ injuries, permanent functional impairment, and lasting complications.[The subject has expressed a strong desire to donate, fully understands their medical condition and the potential impact on the recipient, and has signed all required risk disclosures and waivers.]"Penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma," I murmured. "Five years ago..."My entire body went rigid, and the blood seemed to drain from my veins. An impossible realization suddenly pierced my mind.I snapped my head up to look at Elliot. His brow was deeply furrowed, and the shock tha
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