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.

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

they really save my grandfather?” Dahlia

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

illnesses! He also happens

began to brighten

at the top of the pyramid when it came to medicine! His skills were so good they had already reached perfection. As his apprentice, Dr. Leister’s skills must

Granddad?” Dahlia

grandfather’s only shot now.

if I ask him

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

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

nothing. Let me ask for him.” Matt smiled and

the

are you doing here, Rhys?”

sick. I’m here

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

rushed over when she heard the

time is almost up, so he’s here to try to get

treated Dustin like his own grandson. It would be no surprise

got it all wrong. I’m just worried about Granddad’s

scoffed at him, “Who knows what your true intentions

He’s just showing his love for

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility if something

else but swallowed her

a nod of thanks and walked

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

to discover that, although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat emanated from under the

pondered as he narrowed his eyes, silently

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