An Understated Dominance

Chapter 81

Chapter 81

Meanwhile, in a nearby hospital room, Dahlia’s grandfather lay unconscious, his face ashen.

Florence and several members of the Nicholson family gathered together as they discussed countermeasures

hushedly.

“How peculiar. Old Mr. Nicholson has always been fine. Why did he suddenly fall ill?”

“Exactly! He’s always looked so strong and healthy. Who would’ve guessed that this would happen if he fell

ill.”

Everyone sighed with pity for the old man.

“How’s Granddad?” Dahlia bolted into the room in her heels. She had been in a meeting when she received the

news of her grandfather falling ill and rushed over as fast as possible.

“Dahlia, the doctors think that he might not make it,” Florence mumbled, shaking her head.

“What?” Dahlia’s face paled. “How could that be? Wasn’t he fine yesterday?”

“I think it’s weird too! But maybe this is his fate.” Florence sighed.

“Where’s the doctor? Doctor!” Dahlia called, distraught.

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“It’s futile. All sorts of doctors have checked him. They say his symptoms are too weird. There’s no way for

them to find the root cause of his condition, and the only thing left to do is wait for his death.”

“I–impossible!” shrieked Dahlia as she began to panic. She couldn’t imagine her grandfather, who loved her

so dearly, passing away.

fabulous doctor. He might be able to do something.”

really save my grandfather?” Dahlia

Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg, and

He also happens to be Dr. Rowan Cross‘ apprentice,” Matt

apprentice?” Everyone’s expressions began to brighten when

who were both already at the

Granddad?” Dahlia

grandfather’s only shot now.

He’ll come if I ask him to”

wonderful news! If Old Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family will be in your

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

nothing. Let me ask for him.” Matt smiled and

as Matt had left, Dustin entered the ward but was

are you doing here, Rhys?” she

sick. I’m here to visit him.”

are? You’re no longer my son–in–law. We don’t welcome you here!” hissed Florence as she glared at

rushed over

knows your grandpa’s time is almost

treated Dustin like his own grandson. It

I’m just worried

at him, “Who knows what your true

in. He’s just showing his love

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility

something else but swallowed

nod of thanks and walked straight

old man was ashen. He looked as though he had just experienced a

discover that, although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat emanated from under the pale skin.

Poison?” Dustin pondered as he narrowed his eyes, silently coming up with

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