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.

might be able to do something.” Matt, who had

Can they really save my grandfather?”

Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg, and his medical skills are

of illnesses! He also happens to be Dr. Rowan Cross‘ apprentice,” Matt

Everyone’s expressions began to brighten

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

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

grandfather’s only shot now.

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

Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family will be

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

nothing. Let me ask for him.”

Dustin entered the ward but was stopped

you doing here, Rhys?”

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

no longer my son–in–law. We don’t welcome you here!” hissed Florence

Dahlia rushed over when

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

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

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

him, “Who knows what

just showing his love

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility if something

else but swallowed her words

nod of thanks and walked straight

old man was ashen. He looked

that, although his limbs were

Dustin pondered as he narrowed his

methods.

the strangest symptoms. On the outside, the patient would be freezing cold while their insides were actually burning hot. Treating either symptom would be

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