An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Huh?” Caden’s sudden awakening stunned everyone in the room, especially Vivian. She shook her head in disbelief. “He’s awake! My dad is awake!” Sheila cheered.

“He actually woke up? Is that punk’s medical skill so amazing?” The group exchanged bewildered glances. They were shocked. Even Rudolph couldn’t find a cure for Caden’s illness, but Dustin had healed him.

“Vivian, any comment? Do you agree now that Dustin’s abilities are amazing? Sheila asked proudly. “Um…” Vivian blushed in embarrassment. She had just made a bold statement and was now proven wrong.

“What’s going on? Why am I here?” Caden, looking confused and in discomfort, tried to sit up despite the pain.

“Dad, you were in a very serious condition, and Dustin saved you!” Sheila explained. Caden furrowed his brow. “Dustin saved me? How is that possible?”

insisted. “Without him,

Caden mused after thinking it over. “If Mr. Saunders couldn’t heal me, there’s

Dustin and suspected a conspiracy. “Dad, it’s true. Why can’t you believe it? “Sheila was frustrated

and we shouldn’t judge based solely on appearances. I’ve been doing martial arts since I was a child, and I’ve always been healthy. So, how did I suddenly become so

hero to save the day. Next thing you know, he’s our family’s savior and uses that to climb the social ladder. That kid

explanation, Caden was furious. He and Dustin had a big argument the day before,

that? Dustin is not that kind of person!”

“We shouldn’t underestimate someone like Dustin. He might have planned

drugged Uncle Caden and then faked a rescue to