Chapter 2017


    “I was taking notes,” Austin answered again patiently. He saw Dominic’s puzzled look, then fetched his


    notebook and showed it to him.


    Dominic stretched but was too weak to hold the notebook, so Austin crouched by the bed and held the


    notebook for him. He said, “I’ll hold it for you.”


    The older man narrowed his eyes and started to read. Austin had filled the book densely with neat


    handwriting. His notes were detailed, too. He included dates, wrist pulse results, analysis, pathological


    spections, and thoughts about various possibilities.


    He also marked personal spections as references only.


    Dominic was surprised by what his grandnephew wrote.


    As he read on, Austin exined, “I took your pulse once every two hours for the past two days and


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    then jotted down my notes. I know the pulse doesn’t change much over a short period, but I wanted to


    see the difference.


    “After all, the virus is unlike any we’ve encountered before. Since I have nothing else to do here and


    can’t help much, I thought it was better to do anything I could since I might be able to notice something


    we might’ve missed.


    “You must think it’s foolish of me,” Austin sounded helpless. He desperately wanted to do something to


    save his granduncle and his family, but he did not know how to eliminate the virus.


    Dominic shook his head, looking somewhat pleased. “No, you did very well.”


    “Huh?” Austin was surprised.


    ‘This is the first time Uncle Dom has everplimented me!’


    He had always considered himself a genius, and Dominic was just biased against him due to what


    happened years ago. However, Austin had learned over the past two years that he had minimal


    knowledge.


    He also realized Lily was far better than him and that his ego caused the cmity. He wanted to fix


    things, but there was nothing much he could do. That was why he gave his best to do whatever he


    could now.


    Still, he never expected Dominic topliment him instead of resorting to mockery.


    Austin got emotional and even wanted to cry. “You’re…mending me?”


    “Why? Would you rather I give you an earful?” Dominic red at Austin and snorted.


    “No, no, no! I just never thought you would praise me,” Austin quickly exined. He tried to grin but


    could not. After all, Dominic was unwell, and the situation was still severe.


    Austin had no reason to smile.


    “Well, you have shown improvement.” Dominic sighed gently and softened his tone. “You used to be


    impulsive and impatient.”


    Austin nodded. “Yes, you’re right. I reflected on what you said during this period and realized I was


    wrong.”


    “Well, it’s amon problem among you young people.” After a pause, Dominic smiled and added,


    “But you also have the drive and enthusiasm of a young man. Although your methods are stupid


    sometimes, you’re doing a good job, okay?”