“The doctor said your brain lacked oxygen due to excessive bleeding, which subsequently affected your optic nerves…” Darius stopped halfway. Despite the terrible news, I admired myself for being exceptionally calm.
“Can my eyesight be restored, or will I be blind forever?” I asked composedly. Despite my vision loss, I still faced Darius directly as if I was staring at him.
“It depends on how well your body recovers. So, it can be temporary or…” Darius heaved a sigh as he explained the situation to me.
“I understand!” I put on a smile and continued, “I’m glad I saved Christopher with my eyes. My only wish is that he is safe and sound.”
Given the desperate situation back then, I thought both Christopher and I would die. Hence, I thought I ought to rejoice in our good fortune, even though I had lost my vision. At the very least, Christopher and I were alive and could feel the warmth of the sun.
After all, I believed we would soon meet our maker.
“You’re so kind-hearted. Rest assured that I’ll personally make sure the doctors do their utmost to treat you. Who knows if you’ll recover a few days later?” Although Darius comforted me, I felt that his words were of little to no effect.
“Can I visit Christopher? I mean, can I see him now?” I asked cautiously. Even though I couldn’t see anything, I couldn’t put my mind at ease without knowing that he was safe and sound.
“Sure!” The man didn’t decline my request. He asked the nurse to get a wheelchair and help me sit in it. Despite the simple movements, I began to pant and feel dizzy, as if I would collapse anytime.
When the door opened, I could instantly feel the perfect warmth of the sun. Instinctively, I reached out to try catching a ray of sunshine and put on a broad smile.
After the initial panic faded away, I was in awe of how I had survived.
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