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.

be able to do something.” Matt, who

really

from Millsburg, and his medical skills are top–notch. He’s able

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

Everyone’s expressions began to brighten when

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 already reached perfection. As

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

grandfather’s only shot now.

if I ask him to” Matt

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

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

ask for him.” Matt smiled and left

Matt had left, Dustin entered the ward

doing here, Rhys?” she

I’m here to visit him.” Dustin’s

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

Dahlia rushed over when she

your grandfather. I bet he knows your grandpa’s time is almost up, so he’s here

Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson. It would be no

just worried about Granddad’s

suspicious, Florence scoffed at him, “Who knows what

just showing

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility

else but

nod of thanks

was ashen. He looked as though he had just

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

Dustin pondered as he narrowed his eyes,

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