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.”

as she began to panic.

so dearly, passing away.

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

Can they really save my grandfather?” Dahlia perked

is Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg, and his medical skills are top–notch. He’s

He also happens

Everyone’s expressions began

already at the top of

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

grandfather’s only shot now.

friend. He’ll come if I ask him

news! If Old Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

me ask for him.” Matt

Matt had left, Dustin entered the

are you doing here, Rhys?”

that Granddad’s sick. I’m here to

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

over when she heard the

your grandpa’s time is almost up, so he’s here to

knew that Henry Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson.

it all wrong. I’m just worried about Granddad’s condition,”

at him, “Who knows what

in. He’s just showing his love

“Dahlia, this kid-”

responsibility if

else but

Dustin gave a nod of thanks and walked straight into

ashen. He looked as

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

Poison?” Dustin pondered as he narrowed his eyes,

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