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.

to

Can they really save my grandfather?”

He just arrived from Millsburg,

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

Cross‘ apprentice?” Everyone’s expressions began to

and Dr. Peay, who were both already at the top of the pyramid when

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

grandfather’s only shot now.

come if I ask him

news! If Old Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

for him.” Matt smiled and left the

the ward but was stopped in his tracks by

are you doing here,

sick. I’m here to visit him.” Dustin’s face

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

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

visit your grandfather. I bet he knows your grandpa’s time is almost up, so he’s here to try to get a piece of the

treated Dustin like his own

wrong. I’m just worried about

him, “Who

He’s just showing his love

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility if

about to say something else but swallowed her words

a nod of thanks

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

touch Henry’s hand. He was shocked to discover that, although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat emanated from under the pale

as he

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