Donating Marrow Was An Organ Trap

My husband walked into our living room with his ex-girlfriend trailing a step behind him. Seconds later, both of them dropped to their knees on the polished hardwood floor.

"Laura, please," Brian begged, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Amber’s been diagnosed with acute leukemia. You’re the only bone marrow match in the regional donor database. I’m begging you—donate to her. It’s a simple procedure. It won’t hurt your body at all."

My mother-in-law, Patricia, rushed over, dabbing her tear-stained cheeks with a tissue. "Amber is like a daughter to me! You have to save her, Laura!