An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

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.”

Dahlia as she began to panic. She

so dearly, passing away.

He might be able to do something.” Matt,

really save my grandfather?” Dahlia perked up

is Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg,

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

began to brighten when

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 were so good they had already reached perfection.

examine Granddad?” Dahlia asked, her tone hopeful. This doctor

grandfather’s only shot now.

friend. He’ll come if

Old Mr. Nicholson gets well, the

Everyone agreed.

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for him.”

had left, Dustin entered the ward but was stopped in his tracks

are you doing here,

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

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

Mom?” Dahlia rushed over when she

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

family knew that Henry Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson. It would be no surprise if the old man left

it all wrong. I’m just worried

Florence scoffed at him, “Who knows

in. He’s just showing his love for Granddad.” Dahlia

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility

say something else but swallowed her words

of thanks and walked straight

ashen. He looked as though he had

out to touch Henry’s hand. He was shocked to discover that, although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat emanated from under the

as he narrowed his

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