Chapter 272

Oliver had cradled his beloved sister in his arms. Hazel was only five years old at that time. They were in a dilapidated, abandoned building. The place was filled with overgrown weeds with bricks, wooden debris, and ropes on the ground. Oliver was covered in blood and wounds, while Hazel was terrified and crying. She reached out to shake Oliver, whose eyes were swollen from all the beating. "Oliver, Dad and Jason will find us. Please open your eyes and look at me. I'm scared when you're not looking at me," she pleaded, desperately trying to wake him up. Hazel was also covered in blood, but they belonged to Oliver. He had been beaten by the kidnappers while trying to protect her. "Hazel, don't cry. I'll protect you. I won't let them take you away." Oliver's voice was weak, but his grip on her was firm. He was determined not to let the kidnappers take her. Hazel cried and said, "Oliver, if I get lost, you, Mom, Dad, Jason, and Juniper need to find me and bring me home. I'll be sc