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.”

shrieked Dahlia as she began to panic. She couldn’t imagine her grandfather, who loved

so dearly, passing away.

I know a fabulous doctor. He might be able to do something.” Matt,

really save my grandfather?” Dahlia perked up

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

happens to

Cross‘ apprentice?” Everyone’s expressions began to brighten when

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. As his apprentice, Dr. Leister’s skills

really get him to examine Granddad?” Dahlia asked,

grandfather’s only shot now.

He’ll come if I

news! If Old Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family will be in your

Everyone agreed.

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me ask for

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

you doing

that Granddad’s sick. I’m here to visit

my son–in–law. We don’t welcome you here!” hissed Florence as she

Dahlia rushed over when she heard

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

Nicholson had always treated Dustin like his own grandson. It would be

wrong. I’m just worried about

scoffed at him, “Who knows what your true

He’s just showing his love for

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility if

to say something else but swallowed her words

nod of thanks and walked straight into

man was ashen. He looked as though

to touch Henry’s hand. He was shocked to discover that, although his limbs were cold, an

Flaming Frost Poison?” Dustin pondered as he narrowed his eyes, silently coming up with

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