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.

know a fabulous doctor. He might be able to do something.” Matt, who

Who? Can they really

from Millsburg, and

happens to be Dr.

Everyone’s expressions began to

both already at the top of the pyramid when it came to medicine! His skills were so good they had already reached perfection. As his

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

grandfather’s only shot now.

if I ask

Old Mr. Nicholson gets well,

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

me ask for

left, Dustin entered the

doing

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

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

Dahlia rushed over when she heard

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

always treated Dustin like his own grandson. It

wrong. I’m just worried about Granddad’s condition,”

suspicious, Florence scoffed at him, “Who

He’s just showing his

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility if

about to say something else but swallowed her words and

you.” Dustin gave a nod of

looked as though he had just experienced

He was shocked to discover that, although

Dustin pondered as he narrowed his eyes, silently coming up

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