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.”

to panic. She couldn’t imagine

so dearly, passing away.

able to do something.”

Can they really save my grandfather?” Dahlia perked up

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

also happens to be Dr. Rowan Cross‘ apprentice,” Matt

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

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

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

grandfather’s only shot now.

friend. He’ll come if

Mr. Nicholson gets well, the Nicholson family will be

Everyone agreed.

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Chapter 81

Let me ask for him.” Matt smiled and left the

left, Dustin entered the ward but was

doing here,

sick. I’m here to

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

over when she heard

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

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

all wrong. I’m just worried about Granddad’s

scoffed at him, “Who knows what your

let him in. He’s just showing his love

“Dahlia, this kid-”

take responsibility if

something else but swallowed

of thanks and walked straight into

man was ashen. He looked

although his limbs were cold, an extreme heat emanated from

as he narrowed his eyes, silently coming up

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