An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 1023

Linden sighed, “Right now, only the Shadowbloom and Phoenixwort can save her.

“If Mr. Rhys can bring back those herbs in time, there is a greater chance for survival. But if he

takes too long, I’m afraid that glimmer of hope would die out.”

“Oh, Dustin! Where have you gone? Why aren’t you back yet?” Ruth was crying as she muttered to

herself.

She hadn’t told her parents about Natasha yet. She was afraid they wouldn’t be able to handle the

shock.

Suddenly, the door burst open with a loud bang.

Following that, a bloodied Dustin staggered in with quick steps. He appeared quite disheveled.

“Dr. Watkins! I found it! I found the herb!”

Dustin lifted his shirt and carefully took out a black flower that was emitting a strange glow.

“You found it?”

Linden took a closer look and grew elated. “It really is the Shadowbloom! Excellent … This is

wonderful!”

can now be saved with

He had traded this precious herb

but I would need your blood,

your previous treatment, your blood

can help bring Ms. Harmon

much blood do you need? Take as

up his sleeves. He was ready to make a cut on

Linden stopped him

severe injuries right now. You are

If you donate blood now, your

can endure it. It’s fine. Just save

frowned. “Mr. Rhys,

his keen perceptiveness, he could tell that Dustin was on

to stand and talk. Taking a few bowls of

make matters worse.

Adler, bring me a bowl!” Dustin didn’t waste any more time as he instructed

with a large

another word, Dustin made a cut on his

his mouth twitched. This kid was usually calm. Why was he acting recklessly

started.” Linden decided to

picked up the Shadowbloom and immersed it

of blood.

a strange scene

just

the blood.

once bright red blood turned black. Inside,