An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1370

Chapter 1370: A Curse

“Mr. Torby’s vital signs are temporarily stable, but this peculiar illness is truly elusive, and I’m sorry to say I’m powerless,” Dr. Elijah said regretfully.

“Doctor Elijah, you’re all the best doctors in the southern city. Please, try to find a solution. We must cure my father, no matter how much it costs or what it takes. The Torby family will spare no effort!” Kevin pleaded.

“Mr. Kevin, forgive my bluntness, but the symptoms your father is exhibiting don’t seem like an illness to me; they seem more like a curse,” Dr. Elijah said gravely.

“A curse?”

At these words, everyone was taken aback. Hearing such things from a doctor felt somewhat absurd.

“Doctor Elijah, please explain more clearly. What exactly is going on?” Kevin asked cautiously.

“When I say ‘curse,’ I’m referring to practices such as witchcraft, sorcery, or hexes. I don’t have much knowledge about these things; I’ve only read about them in books, so it’s just a guess on my part,” Dr. Elijah explained.

“Witchcraft and curses?” Kevin furrowed his brow. If an ordinary person had said this, he wouldn’t have believed it, but Dr. Elijah had a renowned reputation, so it couldn’t be baseless.

Moreover, he had heard of similar occurrences before.

“Doctor Elijah, you have vast knowledge and exceptional medical skills. You must have a way to help my grandfather, right?” Isabela suddenly spoke up with teary eyes.

“I have expertise in medicine, but when it comes to these dark arts, I’m at a loss,” Dr. Elijah shook his head.

Specialties have their limits, and medical skills and dark arts are entirely different realms.

“What should we do then? My grandfather is wasting away, and if this continues, his life is in grave danger,” Isabela choked back tears.

“I know someone who has some expertise in this area, and they might be able to help,” Dr. Elijah suddenly said.

“Oh? Who is it?” Kevin immediately perked up.

“It’s…”