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

Can they really save my grandfather?” Dahlia perked up

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

of illnesses! He also happens to be Dr. Rowan Cross‘

expressions began to brighten when

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

Granddad?” Dahlia asked, her tone hopeful. This doctor

grandfather’s only shot now.

if I ask him

Old Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family will be

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

me ask for him.” Matt smiled and

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

doing here,

that Granddad’s sick. I’m here

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

over when she

your grandfather. I bet he knows your grandpa’s time is almost up, so he’s here to try to

like his own grandson. It

just worried about Granddad’s condition,” Dustin

scoffed at him, “Who knows what your true

him in. He’s just showing his love for

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility

something else but swallowed her words and stepped

you.” Dustin gave a nod of

was ashen. He looked as though he

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

as he narrowed his eyes, silently coming up with

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