“No. That’s why I put it off. I wanted to discuss everything with you first.”
I wiped my cheeks.
“Ashton, even though you tried to shield me from difficult conversations, you made me feel even more alone.”
He nodded.
“I know. I handled it badly.”
Then he looked at the papers I was holding in my hand.
His facial expression changed.
“Wait a minute…”
I froze.
“Sutton, how do you like reading this?”
I couldn’t speak for a moment.
Then I whispered:
“Because I’m getting my sight back.”He looked at me.
“Co?”
“Two weeks ago, I started seeing light again. I went to Dr. Morgan, who confirmed my vision had improved.”
Ashton looked completely stunned.
“You see?”
“Not quite yet. But I recognize shapes and some details.”
He stood up and then sat down again.
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
I smiled at him lightly and with tears in my eyes.
