An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

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.

to do something.” Matt, who had been standing nearby.

really save

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

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

apprentice?” Everyone’s expressions began to brighten when

well–known. Even 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

really get him to examine Granddad?” Dahlia asked,

grandfather’s only shot now.

come if I ask him

gets well, the Nicholson family will be

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

me ask for him.” Matt smiled and left the

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

are you doing here, Rhys?” she

here

You’re no longer my son–in–law. We don’t welcome you here!” hissed Florence as she glared at

over when she

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

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

got it all wrong. I’m just

him, “Who knows what

just let him in. He’s just showing

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility

but swallowed her words and stepped aside

of thanks and walked straight into

man was ashen. He looked as

was shocked to discover that, although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat emanated

pondered as he narrowed his eyes,

methods.

patient would be freezing cold while their insides were actually burning hot. Treating either symptom would be

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