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

really

Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from

illnesses! He also happens to be Dr. Rowan

Cross‘ apprentice?” Everyone’s expressions began to brighten when

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 apprentice, Dr. Leister’s skills must

Dahlia

grandfather’s only shot now.

my friend. He’ll come if I ask

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

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

for him.”

as Matt had left, Dustin entered the ward but

you doing here, Rhys?” she

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

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

over

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

like his own grandson. It would

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

at him, “Who knows what your true

him in. He’s just

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility if

something else but swallowed her words and

Dustin gave a nod of thanks and walked

was ashen. He looked as though he had just experienced

hand. He was shocked to discover that, although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat

he narrowed his eyes,

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