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,

really save

name is Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg, and his

sorts of illnesses! He also happens to be Dr. Rowan Cross‘ apprentice,”

Everyone’s expressions began to brighten when they heard

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

Dahlia asked, her tone hopeful. This doctor

grandfather’s only shot now.

He’ll come if I ask

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

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

for him.” Matt

left, Dustin entered the ward but was stopped in his

you doing

heard that Granddad’s sick. I’m here

my son–in–law. We don’t welcome you here!” hissed Florence as

Mom?” Dahlia rushed over when she

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

family knew that Henry Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson. It

I’m just worried about Granddad’s

scoffed at him, “Who knows what your true intentions

just let him in. He’s just showing his love for Granddad.”

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility if something

something else but swallowed her words and

you.” Dustin gave a nod of thanks and

old man was ashen. He looked as though

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

he narrowed his eyes, silently coming up

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