The Awakening Of Oliver Roberts

CHAPTER 3. LAZARUS AND SECRET POWER

As the gangsters fled, Oliver stood in silence, his breath still heavy from the confrontation.

The victory over the thugs gave him no satisfaction; it only brought back painful memories he had tried so hard to suppress.

"How could Kate do all that to me after the sacrifices I made," Oliver whispered with his hands clenched into fists.

Oliver looked down at his father lying weakly on the bed, his breathing labored and his face pale.

His heart broke seeing the condition of the man who had raised him so lovingly. Guilt continued to haunt his mind; this suffering was because of him.

It seemed like he was too blinded by love. He risked his life for the woman he thought would always be there for him no matter what, but the truth is...

While he was in prison, Kate left without a word and abandoned his family.

Oliver was inflamed by great disappointment. "I have to see her and ask her for an explanation in person. But before that, I need to heal my mom and dad."

 His father was dying, and Oliver knew he had to do something.

"Oliver, what are you thinking?" asked his mother in a weak voice, touching his son's face which now looked filled with worry

"Mom, I'm going to find a way to save Dad. I can't let this go on." Oliver replied with determination, even though his lover's betrayal still burdened his heart.

His mother was surprised to hear what Oliver said.

"How are you going to do it? Even the doctor said that they can't save your father's life!" her voice trembled, as did her frail body.

Oliver grasped his mother's hand gently. "I don't know for sure, Mom, but I have to try. I can't just sit here and watch Dad die. I'll find the medicine to save his life."

Even with the situation being so difficult, Oliver would not give up. Because it was about his father's life and also the guilt that kept gnawing at him every time he saw his father lying dying.

"Are you sure you can cure your father?" asked his mother in a soft voice.

"Yes. I'm pretty sure. When I was in the cell, there was someone who taught me a lot of things... And I can't believe all the things I learned from him will be so useful after I get out of prison," Oliver said while gripping his mother's hand very tightly.

What no one knows is that Oliver met a mysterious old man in prison who taught him many magical skills, saving lives being one of them, so now saving his father is a piece of cake!

And now, in front of his dying father, Oliver knew that this was the perfect time to use the powers he had learned.

Oliver moved closer to his father, he touched his father's chest with his open palm. It was as if he was feeling the flow of energy in his body. He closed his eyes to concentrate.

"I can feel Dad having trouble with the blood flow and energy around his heart. That's why he's getting weaker. I know it may be hard to believe, but I can feel it. And I also know what I need to do to fix it," Oliver said in a firm voice.

His mother squeezed his hand. She couldn't understand what Oliver was doing, but she could feel that he wasn't joking. He meant what he said.

"If you believe that you can save your father, then do it, Oliver!"

"Then I'll go now, Mom. I need to find the ingredients to make the medicine that can save Dad. I'll be back soon," Oliver said with burning determination.

Oliver walks out of the house and recalls that the mysterious old man once told him to go to the local Hoshier family for help with whatever difficulties he may encounter in the future.

It occurs to Oliver that as the Hoshier family, who are the equal of the Hanover family that drove his family to extinction, they are the only ones who have the resources to find the herbs that can cure his father.

Suddenly, Oliver, who is running at a fast pace, suddenly feels an unnamed danger approaching behind him.

He spun around gently to avoid the speeding car rushing towards him.