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.

fabulous doctor. He might be able to do something.” Matt, who

really save my

arrived from Millsburg, and his medical skills are

illnesses! He also happens to be Dr. Rowan

expressions began to brighten when they heard

familiar with his accomplishments. He was on par with Dr. Watkinds and Dr. Peay, who were both already at

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

grandfather’s only shot now.

come if I ask him to” Matt

news! If Old Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family will be in your

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 in

doing

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

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

Mom?” Dahlia rushed over when she heard

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

Henry Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson.

wrong. I’m just worried about Granddad’s

him, “Who knows what your

just showing

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility if

but swallowed her words and stepped aside

Dustin gave a nod of thanks and walked straight into

ashen. He looked

He was shocked to discover that, although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat emanated from under the pale

pondered as he narrowed his eyes, silently coming up with

methods.

caused the strangest symptoms. On the outside, the patient would be freezing cold while their insides

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