Chapter 386 Love Like a Tide
Only then did Olivia realize that all the other team members were actually together.
From Damon's introduction, Olivia learned about things she had never encountered before.
People with special abilities, because they were born with exceptional powers, would consume some of their bodily functions during use, which would affect their health.
This time, bringing Olivia over wasn't just for treatment - they hoped Olivia could find a way to help manage their problems.
People with abilities were too precious; they couldn't afford to be worn down.
So everyone hoped someone could extend both their abilities and their health.
Damon's rich voice continued, "People with abilities don't necessarily have them for life.
Some people, after reaching a certain age, lose this ability. Only a few among them can maintain it into old age.
But even that's not worry-free.
Because their bodies suffer some backlash, and during those times, they endure painful torment.
To put it bluntly, abilities like these go against nature.
So God imposed a punishment - after a certain age, their health gets affected."
Olivia worked hard to absorb what Damon was telling her.
After understanding most of it, she looked at him seriously and said, "I understand. I'll do everything I can to help them!"
Damon nodded and said nothing more.
Then he had her meet two team members first.
Olivia saw they were a bit older than Damon, probably in their early forties.
Damon didn't go into detail about their abilities, only vaguely mentioning to Olivia that they both had predictive powers.
As for other details, those fell under classified information and couldn't be discussed.
Olivia knew what she should and shouldn't ask about.
She only asked questions related to their medical conditions.
The diagnosis and treatment process went smoothly.
These two did show signs of physical exhaustion.
The recovery plan needed to be customized for each person's situation.
The others showed no problems for now, but prevention was still necessary.
After sharing her thoughts, Olivia prepared to take everything back to study carefully.
In the blink of an eye, the morning had passed.
Damon's attitude toward Olivia had changed considerably.
Because he had already seen results from Olivia's treatment.
When Andrew came to pick up Olivia, Damon said, "You were right - age really shouldn't be the measure of someone's medical skills.
I was narrow-minded this morning. From now on, I'm counting on you to look after my team members."
Olivia nodded and replied seriously, "Don't worry, I'll definitely handle this well. Tomorrow morning, please have all the team members go for a complete physical examination.
Then send me the data so I can start working on a health management plan.
As for those who need treatment, I'll come on time every day to treat them!"
"Good!" Damon looked very pleased and said, "I'll arrange it right away!"
Then he looked at Andrew and said, "See you."
"Yeah." Andrew nodded, then left the military area with Olivia.
On the way back, Andrew took the initiative to hold Olivia's hand, gently massaging the area between her thumb and fingers and her knuckles, while asking tenderly, "Are you tired?"
Olivia shook her head, "I'm okay, not too tired."
On the contrary, she felt quite energized.
After all, encountering a field she'd never dealt with before was quite shocking.
Still, Olivia couldn't help but ask curiously, "Isn't Mr. Whitley's ability kind of scary? If someone with bad intentions stood before him, wouldn't they have nowhere to hide?
Would anyone have any secrets in front of him?"
Andrew shook his head, "It's not that absolute. His mind-reading doesn't work on everyone.
There are some people whose thoughts he can't read."
Hearing this, Olivia became even more curious, her eyes lighting up as she asked, "Really? What kind of people can't he read?"
Andrew touched her head gently, "As far as I know, those he can't read are almost all people in high positions who've been through a lot and whose minds have settled to a certain level.
These people are so mentally stable that they don't easily reveal their emotions.
So he can't read their thoughts."
At this point, Andrew paused, then told Olivia, "I met Damon when I was a teenager, and I'm one of the people he still can't read."
Talking about this, Andrew's tone carried a hint of amusement, "Back then, when Damon discovered he couldn't read a teenager's thoughts, he looked pretty shocked.
Over the years, he's tried many times to crack my thoughts.
Unfortunately, he's failed every time."
Olivia's eyes sparkled as she looked at him and exclaimed, "You're so amazing!"
After praising him, Olivia's expression became a bit troubled, "I wish I could be as amazing as you.
Being caught off guard by him earlier was pretty scary. While treating them, I was on edge the whole time, not daring to let my mind wander at all."
Seeing her distressed face, Andrew couldn't help but chuckle softly. He pulled her into his arms and said gently, "You don't need to worry about that. Next time you meet, just ask him not to use that ability on you."
Olivia was a bit surprised, "He can control that ability?"
Andrew smiled, "Of course he can. If he couldn't control it, every time he went out, he'd be forced to hear everyone's thoughts on the street!
If that were the case, Damon would probably go crazy first!
You should have noticed - he wears a hearing aid.
That's from the backlash he suffered when he was young and couldn't control it!"
Olivia hadn't expected that.
She felt both sympathetic and impressed.
At the same time, she breathed a sigh of relief, "Good thing he can control it now, otherwise that would be too scary!"
After learning about Damon's ability, Olivia didn't ask any more questions.
She just mentally reviewed the medical information she'd gathered today and thought about future treatments.
Andrew saw her focus and didn't interrupt.
Compared to teasing her, Andrew actually preferred watching Olivia when she was working seriously.
She probably didn't know that when she was absorbed in her work, her confident and composed manner was absolutely captivating.
Andrew lazily changed his sitting position, resting his head on his hand as he watched her contentedly.
Even when they arrived at Liliana Retreat, and the car stopped, Olivia still hadn't snapped out of it.
Andrew tapped on the window to remind her, "We're home."
"Ah? Oh..." Hearing this, Olivia immediately pulled herself back, set aside her work, and got out of the car with Andrew, entering the courtyard.
Liliana Retreat at night had a quiet, peaceful beauty.
Along the winding cobblestone path were bright lamps, and a gentle breeze blew.
It rustled the ginkgo tree not far away.
Olivia felt the slight chill in the air.
She couldn't help but look up at the ginkgo leaves that were starting to change color and said to Andrew, "It's getting cold. When it snows, will we be able to see golden leaves all over the ground?"
Andrew also looked at the ginkgo tree and said, "Maybe even before it snows."
Olivia smiled, "Then I'll look forward to it!"
Andrew watched as her eyes sparkled with starlight under the flickering lamps, and something stirred in his heart.
He tugged her hand slightly, and Olivia stumbled toward him.
The next second, she was pulled into his arms.
His voice was gentle as water, "No rush. You'll definitely see it. Every winter from now on, you can see it, as long as you stay by my side."
Olivia's heart softened, her eyes full of smiles as she said, "Every winter from now on..."
This phrase was more touching than any sweet words.
She wrapped her arms around his waist and nodded obediently in his embrace, "Yeah, I'll always be here, unless you don't want me anymore."
Andrew didn't like hearing such things.
He held Olivia's shoulders and pulled her back a little.
Then a light kiss fell, "That will never happen. You're someone I worked so hard to get - how could I not want you?"
Without giving Olivia a chance to speak, a tender kiss came crushing down, carrying tidal waves of love.
The breeze was gentle.
The leaves rustled softly.
The two enjoyed this peaceful moment under the tree!
Only after the kiss ended did Andrew take her back inside.
Over the next few days, Olivia had to travel between the military area and Liliana Retreat almost daily.
The ability team didn't have many members, but they had plenty to keep them busy and often couldn't make it back for treatment at the scheduled times.
Olivia could only create customized recovery plans based on each person's physical condition.
Treatment and medicine preparation kept her incredibly busy.
Eventually, Olivia couldn't keep up and had to ask Liam to come help her at the research facility.
Olivia didn't tell him about the ability team - she just had him help prepare medicines.
This didn't involve any classified information about the team.
Knowing she needed his help, Liam eagerly showed up early in the morning, happy to be put to work.
Although last time when he wanted to become Olivia's student, she hadn't agreed directly and had been putting it off until now.
But Olivia hadn't shortchanged him either.
After returning, she'd given him many ancient medical texts that only the Medica Vitae Sect had.
Although these weren't the core materials of the Medica Vitae Sect, after reading them, Liam had already benefited greatly.
This made him even more determined to become Olivia's student.
So being called to help out made him very happy!