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.

He might be able to do

fabulous doctor? Who? Can they really

Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg, and his medical skills are top–notch.

illnesses! He also happens to

Everyone’s expressions began to brighten when they

were familiar with his accomplishments. He was on par with Dr. Watkinds and Dr. Peay, who were both already at the top of the

Dahlia asked, her tone

grandfather’s only shot now.

if I

gets well, the

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

me ask for him.” Matt smiled and

Matt had left, Dustin entered the ward but

you doing

heard that Granddad’s sick. I’m here to visit him.” Dustin’s face was

no longer my son–in–law. We don’t welcome you here!”

Mom?” Dahlia rushed over when she heard

is pretending to care and wants to visit your grandfather. I bet he knows your grandpa’s time is almost up, so he’s here to try to

Nicholson family knew that Henry Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson. It would be no surprise if the old man

I’m just worried about

Florence scoffed at him, “Who knows what your true intentions

He’s just showing his love

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility if

say something else but swallowed her words and stepped aside

gave a nod of thanks and walked

old man was ashen. He looked as though he had

Henry’s hand. He was shocked to discover that, although his limbs

Dustin pondered as he narrowed his

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