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.”

she began to panic. She

so dearly, passing away.

able to do something.” Matt,

they really save my grandfather?” Dahlia perked up

arrived from

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

expressions began to

already at the top of the

get him to examine Granddad?” Dahlia asked, her

grandfather’s only shot now.

come if I ask

Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

nothing. Let me ask for him.” Matt smiled and

the ward but was stopped

are you doing here,

I’m here to visit him.” Dustin’s face

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

wrong. Mom?” Dahlia rushed over when

grandpa’s time is almost

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

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

at him, “Who knows what your true intentions

He’s just

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility

something else but swallowed her words and stepped aside

gave a nod of thanks and walked straight

ashen. He looked as

out 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, silently

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