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.”

shrieked Dahlia as she began to panic. She couldn’t

so dearly, passing away.

I know a fabulous doctor. He might be able to do something.” Matt, who had been standing nearby. finally

they really

just arrived from Millsburg, and his

happens to be Dr.

began to brighten when they heard

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. As his apprentice, Dr. Leister’s

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

grandfather’s only shot now.

if I

well, the Nicholson family will be in your

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

nothing. Let me ask for him.” Matt

left, Dustin entered the ward but was stopped in

are you doing

I’m here to visit

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

rushed over when she

and wants to visit your grandfather. I bet he knows your grandpa’s time

his own grandson. It would be no surprise if the old man left Dustin

got it all wrong. I’m just

suspicious, Florence scoffed at him, “Who knows what your true intentions

in. He’s just showing his love

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility if something

was about to say something else but swallowed her words and stepped aside

you.” Dustin gave a nod of thanks and walked

He looked as

although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat emanated from under the pale skin.

Poison?” Dustin pondered as he narrowed his eyes, silently coming

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