CHAPTER 8. THE SKILL OF A GOD

"Oh, my God... Dad..."

Elena immediately cried out in gratitude when she saw her father start to open his eyes. She squeezed Mr. Hoshier's hand with tears in her eyes. She thought she would lose her father, but Doctor Lin had saved his life.

Mr. Hoshier's condition seemed to be improving after a long time of Doctor Lin treating him with his methods. Elena was relieved that her father was in good hands. With slightly trembling hands, Elena thanked Doctor Lin.

"Doctor Lin, thank you so much. I'm so grateful you're here," Elena said in an emotional tone.

Doctor Lin simply nodded with a gentle smile, his face showing serenity. "That is already my duty, Miss Elena. I only do what I can."

Elena squeezed her father's hand with relief on her face. She couldn't hide the relief, but also the worry on her face. Mr. Hoshier's eyes blinked, still struggling to focus. His weak fingers tried to grasp Elena's hand.

"Dad, how are you feeling right now?"

Instead of getting an answer from her father, suddenly, Mr. Hoshier's condition suddenly went down. Mr. Hoshier's breathing began to pant and stutter. His body shook violently with cold sweat pouring down his forehead. His face became paler as her hands squeezed her chest as if it were in so much pain.

Seeing that, Elena immediately panicked. Her face turned pale, and her eyes widened in fear.

"Doctor Lin, what's going on? What happened to my Dad?!" Elena screamed hysterically, mixed with anger.

Doctor Lin also looked confused and started sweating.

"I... I don't know. Earlier, his condition was improving. Why all of a sudden..." Doctor Lin said, his tone trembling.

"Dad, no... please..." Elena shook her father's hand with fear hitting her chest.

Suddenly, Mr. Hoshier's breath disappeared. Elena could hardly contain her tears. Her panic peaked, and she looked at Doctor Lin fearfully.

"Do something quickly!" Elena shouted in a desperate tone. "If my dad dies, you will be punished! I'm not messing around!"

Doctor Lin was getting more and more frightened, his face showing deep anxiety.

"I... I did the right thing. Just now, her condition improved. Maybe... maybe there's something I missed. We must take Mr. Hoshier to the hospital immediately!"

"How can I take him to the hospital in this condition?! Do something or you'll regret it!" Elena shouted, hardly believing Doctor Lin's words.

Doctor Lin was confused, his mind whirling around for a solution. He didn't want to be blamed for this. Suddenly, he remembered Oliver, whom Elena had thrown out with great emotion earlier. He had previously warned him that his methods would only worsen Mr. Hoshier's condition, and just as he had said, his warning came true. Doctor Lin decided to take a bold step. The chances were high that Oliver was capable of treating Mr. Hoshier!

"Miss Elena... I think you should call the man named Oliver that you dragged out earlier," he said haltingly, "I think that... maybe he can save your father's life."

"Have you gone mad?!" Elena looked at Doctor Lin with a mixed expression, between anger and frustration. “I won't let that freak touch my Dad!"

"Give him a chance. If we continue like this, your father could die. I've done my best, but it doesn't seem to be working." Doctor Lin pleaded with all seriousness.

Although reluctant, Elena knew that she had little choice. She endured her embarrassment and opened the door to the room, seeing Oliver standing outside in a calm manner. Elena approached Oliver cautiously, his voice and facial expression showing uncertainty.

"Oliver, my dad is getting worse. Please, save him."

Oliver did not answer. With calm and confident steps, he entered the room without a word. Elena felt hurt by Oliver's cold and haughty attitude that didn't even say a word but still did what he asked. With her heart pounding, she followed Oliver into the room.

Inside the room, Oliver immediately moved quickly. He examined Mr. Hoshier attentively, closing his eyes and concentrating on his condition. Oliver's face looked serious and full of concentration as he pressed gently on Mr. Hoshier's chest, channeling his energy.

"Please... please save him..." Elena whispered.

Elena watched with bated breath. Every second felt like a lifetime. Gradually, Mr. Hoshier's breathing, which had been intermittent, began to stabilize. Elena saw how her father's facial expression slowly turned calmer. Her heart was filled with a mixture of hope and disbelief.

When Oliver finally opened his eyes, he looked at Elena with a gaze full of relief. "Mr. Hoshier is stabilizing. He needs to rest," he informed her.

Hearing this, Elena immediately approached her father. Oliver immediately stood up and let Elena sit beside her father. Oliver's facial expression remained calm, though in his heart he was relieved to see a positive change in Mr. Hoshier's condition. Elena bowed her head, tears of joy running down her cheeks as she touched her father's hand, which now looked calmer.

"Daddy..." Elena whispered emotionally.

"Elena..."

"Oh, my... dad... I thought I'd lost you. I'm so grateful you're still here," Elena sobbed as she saw her father's condition improve.

Silently, Elena felt the heavy burden slowly disappear. Her face which was previously full of anxiety was now filled with an expression of gratitude and relief.

"Thank you... For saving my daddy's life," Elena said hoarsely. She looked at Oliver with deep gratitude, unable to express any other words.

Oliver nodded. "Let your father rest completely. And I'll stay here to make sure his condition is completely stabilized," he continued, "don't worry. Your father will not die."

Doctor Lin, who saw this, was amazed. It was the first time in his life that he had seen treatment without medical equipment. Just the touch of a hand and Mr. Hoshier's condition was better than ever. No matter how many times he thought about it, everything he saw was impossible to digest.

"Mr. Oliver... I, as this lowly doctor, appeal to your amazing skills..." Suddenly, Doctor Lin was kneeling before Oliver.