Chapter 485: Blood Exchange Therapy

“Did he say that?” Karl puts his hands on his knees and looks at the haggard Lily, pushing the hot tea
on the table over. “I called him yesterday, but he didn’t answer. He hasn’t contacted me since then. He
probably won’t come back until he succeeds.”

It is hard to imagine that Rex would tell Lily not to wait for him since he desires her so much.

Lily is expressionless. After Rex left yesterday, she cried hard. It is worse than all the other episodes.
His leaving her because of his sickness makes her heart bleed. She would prefer him leaving for any
other reasons.

“I know you’re upset now. He did all this for you and your child. He must be more upset than any of us.”
Karl knows that nothing can comfort Lily now, but he wants to say something.

Lily chuckles and shakes her head. “I don’t have any hopes right now. I just wish that he can recover
quickly. When I think about how he must be suffering in that place, I will....”

She chokes as she speaks. When the worries that she has bottled up are mentioned, she would burst
into tears.

“Do you want to see him?” Karl asks tentatively. They have the address where Rex is being treated.
Not to mention he and Rex have the same profession. At the very least, Pehry can find him.

“No.” Lily refuses without hesitation. She has thought about this countless times last night, and now she
has gotten over it. “Since he feels that leaving is the best option, I respect his choice. If I go to see him,
I’m afraid I won’t be able to control myself.”

Karl is a little surprised that she would say such a thing. He knows she is reasonable, but he just finds
out that she is decisive.

“Alright, just let me know when you want to see him.”



…

After arriving at Lee’s clinic, Rex is admitted to a prepared ward. He has a full body check-up, and the
numbers are more accurate than last time. Even the content of the drugs in his blood is clear.

Lee tells him about the first treatment plan with the test results, “First, we will cut off the supplementary
drugs that Karl’s Hospital has prescribed for you. Although it can relieve the pain, you are not at home
anymore. They are not good for you.”

Rex does not have any objections, “Alright.”

“But at the beginning, your body will definitely react to it. There will be some clinical symptoms. You
need to be mentally prepared,” Lee tells him everything.

“It doesn’t matter if it hurts. As long as I can get rid of the addiction quickly.” Rex does not even frown. If
he wants a good result, he has to pay a price. He has thought of that.

Lee’s expression changes slightly but then he quickly hides it. He thinks Rex didn’t notice it, but the
truth turns out to be different.

“Tell me what is on your mind.” Rex notices Lee’s hesitation.

Lee thinks for a moment and casts him a meaningful look. “Actually, there’s another way....”

Rex looks up slowly, raising his eyebrows, his black eyes sharp.

“To change your blood.” Simple words. But the expression Lee wears is solemn.

A doctor, even an average one, wouldn’t use such a method. The technology being one problem, the
approach alone is not advisable.

However, in case any surprises would arise, Lee has to prepare an alternative for Rex.



It is the first time Karl has mentioned this method, so it must be a desperate one.

“Blood exchange?” Rex knits his eyebrows, not having a clue.

“Yes, a simple explanation would be infusing the blood that matches yours bit by bit. Of course, there
will be other rejection reactions.”

“How likely will this succeed?”

“It’s hard to say. There are many uncontrollable factors.” Lee shakes his head in disappointment.
Otherwise, how can so many people find out that their health hasn’t improved after the surgery?

Rex ponders for a moment, then weighs the pros and cons before saying, “I can bear the
consequences for my withdrawal.”

“Rex, it is not that simple. Let me tell you this. If you really go through this, it will take long, not like an
ordinary transfusion. In light of your current conditions, you need to change more than 60% of your
blood, which can’t be done overnight. You will need time to adapt, for at least half a year.” Lee doesn’t
want him to take the risk, “How about this? We will treat you the traditional way, and will only adopt this
measure when things get messy, okay?”

Although Rex wants to rush this and come back to Lily at all costs, Lee is the doctor here. He knows he
has to cooperate, believing that Lee will not harm him intentionally.

Rex lowers his eyes and his gaze falls on the tips of his custom leather shoes, nodding in exhaustion,
“Alright, let’s do as you say.”

…

Ryan, who is far away on the other side of the ocean, has found out about this matter. Although he
hasn’t learned about the details, he is worried, knowing that Rex is not near Lily.



Sitting in the office with a French window, Ryan looked at the dark night outside. He takes the phone on
the table and taps the contact app, finding a familiar number. Before dialing it, he pauses.

Half a minute later, he throws away his phone irritably. Then he stands up and walks to the window. His
tall back looks so lonely under a myriad of lights.

When he left the country, he thought that Lily and Rex would be fine this time. But to his surprise,
Vivian is causing all sorts of trouble again, taking his precious peace away.

Every night before he closes his eyes, he would see Lily, Rex, and Adair in a ward, which is a huge
torture to him.

Lily is no longer his woman. He doesn’t even have a reason to be near her. It isn’t her fault, but his. He
can’t pretend to be calm around her.

So, he left, keeping her out of his sight.

But when he hears the news, he still feels pain. That faint feeling reminds him that he has never
forgotten about her, even though they can never be together.

Damn it.

Ryan bitterly smiles, laughing at himself for not being able to get over her.

Consider his sacrifice a blessing for the child.

After pondering for a long time, he finds a sensible excuse, and books a flight home for tomorrow
without delay.

Coincidentally, just as the ticket is issued, the phone rings. It is his assistant. “Mr. Ryan, the meeting
originally scheduled for tomorrow at eleven o’clock in the morning is changed to two o’clock in the



afternoon. Is that okay?”

“Cancel it.”

“What?”

“Cancel it.” The man’s voice is cold, leaving no room for discussion. “I have a personal matter, so all
the meetings are postponed.”

The assistant hangs up the phone in surprise. Ryan can’t help but mock himself as he looks at the
black screen of his phone. He used to put his work first, but now he has become the people he hated
the most—those who are caught up in relationships.

Fate enjoys playing with people. It is never easy to have the perfect relationship. What everyone can
do is trying the best for his loved one.


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