The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 488

"What do you mean? Are you trying to pin the murder of my grandpa on me?" Pork lashed out.

"Don't be hasty, Uncle. I'm saying if the patient does end up dead, it will most definitely be because you angered him to death. But if the patient is saved, then of course it's because of me," Daniel retorted without the slightest effort of keeping up the pretense of civility.

"Avery, listen to him! You trusted him so much that you allowed him to treat Grandpa. And now? Does he even sound human? He's accusing me after killing Grandpa, trying to shirk responsibility in front of everyone?" Pork was indignant.

Avery's face darkened as she glared at Daniel, issuing him a stern warning, "Country boy, if you manage to save the patient, then fine. But if something goes wrong, if the patient doesn't recover, I'll hold you responsible!"

Avery wasn't trying to be harsh on Daniel. Her intuition told her that this country boy might indeed have the ability to save the patient. If he doesn't, it would mean he didn't take it seriously, and thus she would naturally hold him accountable.

"Mom, don't worry. Grandpa will be fine. Once I administer the seventh needle, he will immediately recover fully. If I fail to save Grandpa, I am at your mercy. Even if you beat me to death, I won't utter a word of complaint. If I do make a single peep, I am not worthy to be your son-in-law!"

"Stop blathering! Get on with the seventh needle already! It's been ages; stop dilly-dallying. What are you waiting for?"

"Mom, please, no rushing! The seventh needle is crucial for Grandpa's life; it must be given at the perfect moment."

Daniel turned to Jessica with a grin, "Honey, go pull open the curtains."

"For what?" Jessica asked, puzzled.

"Just go open them," he urged.

"You're bossing me around now, idiot?" she replied with a frown.