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.

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

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

He just arrived from Millsburg, and his medical

illnesses! He also happens to

began to brighten

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,

get him to examine Granddad?” Dahlia asked, her

grandfather’s only shot now.

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

well, the Nicholson family will be

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

Let me ask for him.” Matt smiled and left the

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

are you doing here, Rhys?” she

here to visit

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

over when she

I bet he knows your grandpa’s time is almost up, so he’s here

that Henry Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson. It would be no surprise if

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

“Who knows what your

him in. He’s just showing his

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility if

about to say something else but swallowed her words and stepped aside

of thanks and walked straight into the

was ashen. He looked as

although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat

Poison?” Dustin pondered as he narrowed his eyes,

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