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.

to do

Who? Can they really save my

Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from

illnesses! He also happens to be

Cross‘ apprentice?” Everyone’s expressions began

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

grandfather’s only shot now.

come if I

Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family will be

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

Let me ask for him.” Matt smiled

Dustin entered the ward but was

are you doing here, Rhys?”

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

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

Mom?” Dahlia rushed over when she

and wants to visit your grandfather. I bet he knows your grandpa’s time

own grandson. It would be no surprise if the old man left Dustin something to take

just worried

him, “Who knows what your true intentions

He’s just showing his love

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility if

something else but swallowed her words and stepped

nod of thanks and walked straight into

man was ashen. He looked as though he had just experienced a

discover that, although his limbs were cold,

as he narrowed

methods.

patient would be freezing cold while their

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