An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 483

When Dustin returned to Enchanting Villa, it was already dusk, but Edmund was nowhere to be found. Dustin found it suspicious. Typically, Edmund would already have dinner prepared by this time. With how considerate he was, he would even inform Dustin in advance when he had to leave the house.

Just as he was wondering about the situation, his phone rang. It was from Abigail.

“Dustin! Things are bad. Something happened to my dad!” Dustin could tell she was anxious as soon as she spoke.

“What happened?” Dustin turned serious.

“The hospital just called. They said my dad was beaten up so badly he almost died,” Abigail replied.

Dustin’s brows furrowed slightly. “Edmund treats everyone with kindness. Why would he suddenly be beaten up?”

Edmund was always cautious and reserved, and he interacted with people with an apologetic smile on his face. Logically speaking, he wasn’t the type to engage in conflicts or make enemies.

not sure about the details. I’m on the

“Which hospital?”

‘Pinevale Hospital.”

be right there.” Dustin left the house right after he hung up.

had arrived at the hospital. In one of the wards, Edmund appeared lifeless. He was covered in bandages, leaving only his face

she was only a 17–year–old high school student. She had never encountered a situation of such magnitude. It was inevitable for her to panic when her

suddenly stormed into the ward.

she had found her pillar of support.

His whole body is also covered in all kinds of wounds. It’s suspected that my dad was

“Have you guys

shook her head immediately. “My dad is an honest though timid man.

anyone.”

a seat before feeling for his pulse. The next second, his expression darkened. Although Edmund’s injuries were not life–threatening, the perpetrator had used extremely cruel means. They had deliberately avoided striking vital

perform such an act was either harboring a deep

can you hear me?” Dustin asked softly.