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.

able to do something.” Matt, who had been standing nearby. finally

fabulous doctor? Who? Can they really save my grandfather?”

Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg, and his

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

Cross‘ apprentice?” Everyone’s expressions began to brighten when they heard

was on par with Dr. Watkinds and Dr. Peay, who were both already at the top of the pyramid when it came to medicine! His skills were so good they had

get him to examine Granddad?” Dahlia asked, her tone hopeful. This doctor

grandfather’s only shot now.

my friend. He’ll come if I ask him to”

Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family will be in

Everyone agreed.

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me ask for him.” Matt smiled

had left, Dustin entered the

are you doing here,

I’m here to

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

wrong. Mom?” Dahlia rushed over when she heard the

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

Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson. It

it all wrong. I’m just worried about Granddad’s

suspicious, Florence scoffed at him, “Who knows what

He’s just showing his love

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility

to say something else but

gave a nod of thanks and walked

man was ashen. He looked as though he had just

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

Dustin pondered as he narrowed his

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