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.

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

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

arrived from Millsburg, and his

happens to be

apprentice?” Everyone’s expressions began to brighten when

familiar with his accomplishments. He was on par with Dr. Watkinds and Dr. Peay, who were both already at

to examine Granddad?” Dahlia asked,

grandfather’s only shot now.

my friend. He’ll come if I ask him

Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

nothing. Let me ask for him.” Matt smiled

entered the ward but

doing here, Rhys?” she

heard that Granddad’s sick. I’m here to visit him.”

him? Who do you think you are? You’re no longer my son–in–law.

over when she heard

to care and wants to visit your grandfather. I bet he knows your grandpa’s time

the Nicholson family knew that Henry Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson. It would be no surprise if the old man left Dustin something to take

just worried about Granddad’s

Florence scoffed at him, “Who knows what your true intentions

him in. He’s just showing his love

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility if

something else but swallowed her words and

Dustin gave a nod of

was ashen. He looked as though he had

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

Flaming Frost Poison?” Dustin pondered as he narrowed his eyes, silently coming up

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