Sensing that I was about to wake, his tone turned cold. "Where’s the doctor? Get everything ready. The surgery needs to be done before she wakes up."
Panic surged through me. My eyes flew open, but all I saw was darkness.
Tears fell uncontrollably as I reached out, hands grasping at nothing. "Why… why can’t I see?"
"Adalyn, don’t be scared. I’m here. I’ve always been here."
Robert pulled me into his arms, holding me tightly. His warm hand stroked my hair, his deep voice filled with what sounded like tenderness and concern.
"You were in a car accident… The doctor said your blindness is only temporary. Don’t worry, Adalyn, I’ll take good care of you."
He paused for a moment, then continued, his tone soothing.
"Be good. Your body is still weak—you shouldn’t get too worked up. Let the doctor give you a nutrient shot, okay?"
If I hadn’t woken up early and overheard his conversation with the doctor, I would have believed every word. But now, I knew the so-called "nutrient shot" was just a sedative to put me under.
I clung desperately to his arm, shaking my head frantically, my voice breaking. "No… Robert, please, I don’t want it… Let’s go home, can we? Please, let’s just go home…"