His secret spoiled wife (Lily and Alexander)

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

speculations, and thoughts about various possibilities.

He also marked personal speculations as references only.

Dominic was surprised by what his grandnephew wrote.

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

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.

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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 calamity. 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 to compliment him instead of resorting to mockery.

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

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

“No, no, no! I just never thought you would praise me,” Austin quickly explained. 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 a common 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?”