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,

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

just arrived from Millsburg, and

He also happens to be Dr.

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

people in South City were familiar with his accomplishments. He was on par 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 they had already reached perfection. As his apprentice, Dr. Leister’s

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

grandfather’s only shot now.

friend. He’ll come if I ask him to” Matt

If Old Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

is nothing. Let me ask for him.” Matt smiled and left the

as Matt had left, Dustin entered the ward but was stopped in his

doing

heard that Granddad’s sick. I’m here to

no longer my son–in–law. We don’t

over when

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

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

got it all wrong. I’m just worried about

at him, “Who

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

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility

say something else but swallowed her words

Dustin gave a nod of thanks and

man was ashen. He looked as though

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

Frost Poison?” Dustin pondered as he

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