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.”

she began to panic. She couldn’t imagine her grandfather,

so dearly, passing away.

fabulous doctor. He might be able to

Who? Can they really save my grandfather?” Dahlia perked up

Dr. Ross Leister. He just arrived from Millsburg,

happens to be Dr. Rowan Cross‘ apprentice,”

expressions began to brighten when

and Dr. Peay, who were both already at the top of the

Dahlia asked,

grandfather’s only shot now.

come if I

If Old Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family will be

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

me ask for him.” Matt smiled and left

as Matt had left, Dustin entered the ward but was stopped

are you doing here,

heard that Granddad’s sick. I’m here

you think you are? You’re no longer my son–in–law. We don’t welcome you here!” hissed Florence as she glared at

Mom?” Dahlia rushed over when she heard

visit your grandfather. I bet he knows your grandpa’s time is almost up, so he’s here to try to get a piece of the family fortune!” Florence

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 about Granddad’s

suspicious, Florence scoffed at him, “Who knows

just let him in. He’s just showing his love

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility if something

say something else but swallowed her words and

you.” Dustin gave a nod of thanks and walked straight into

man was ashen. He looked as though he

to discover that, although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat emanated

Dustin pondered as he

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