Chapter 3

My once gentle best friend Genevieve now showed her true colors.

She was so eager for my death.

I'm such a fool to see the true colors of these two beasts now.

"Were you disappointed I didn't die in the avalanche?"

"I'm curious; you used to like Jasper. Why do you now like Vaughn?"

Genevieve laughed lightly, "Of course, because Vaughn has money now."

"Jasper is just a poor doctor. What future does he have? But Vaughn, having revived Vaughn Enterprises, is someone worth loving."

I see. Genevieve was a self-serving opportunist from the start, and Vaughn was just a stepping stone for her climb.

"Anyway, you won't live long. For old times' sake, I won't mind you staying here, but don't push it, or else..."

Vaughn interrupted us, "Dinner's ready."

I couldn't believe Vaughn would cook. In all the years I pursued him, he never cooked, and I willingly served him like a maid.

But he cooked for Genevieve.

I couldn't help but bitterly smile as I slowly descended the stairs.

Genevieve was already downstairs, eating.

I groped around the dining table, taking five minutes to find the small kitchen.

During those five minutes, Vaughn didn't help me. All I heard was their chewing.

And then my stomach embarrassingly growled.

It prompted Genevieve's mockery.

"Vaughn, look, isn't Mia funny? She got tired and hungry just looking for a place to eat."

Vaughn said, "What a waste. Can't even find a chair to sit on just because she's blind."

Vaughn impatiently said, "Walk five steps forward, and you're there."

Once I sat down, I heard them moving their chairs to leave.

They finished eating, and when I picked up my chopsticks and fumbled for food, the plates were already empty.

My stomach grumbled loudly at that moment, breaking the silence.

Genevieve laughed at the sound.

"Vaughn, isn't it amusing how Mia got so tired and hungry just from looking for a place to eat?"

Vaughn chimed in impatiently, "What a waste. Just because you're blind doesn't mean you can't find a chair to sit on."

He continued brusquely, "Walk five steps forward, and you'll be there."

Once I managed to sit down, I heard them pushing their chairs back to leave.

They had finished eating, and when I reached for food with my chopsticks, the plates were empty.

They had cleared everything, leaving me only plain white rice.

I ate the rice, tears silently falling as I did.

Then, the phone rang.

"Hello, Mia, I've found a cornea for you. I'll pick you up for surgery tomorrow!"

Hearing this wonderful news, I cried tears of joy, feeling like fate was giving me one last chance to see the world before I died.

Choking up, I said, "Thank you, Jasper."

Genevieve suddenly appeared beside me.

"Mia, Vaughn and I have a business trip coming up. Take care of yourself, okay?"

"Yeah, don't wander off. I'll arrange for a nanny to look after you."

It was a blessing in disguise. I didn't want Vaughn to know about my surgery.

If he knew, he would prevent me from going. He had promised a grand wedding once I could see, but if I remained blind, he wouldn't have to marry me, right?

I agreed casually. I stayed in the villa all afternoon, but the nanny never came. I couldn't help but mock myself.

Vaughn probably never intended to hire a nanny for me.

Using the phone's voice assistant, I tried to order food delivery.

But the villa area wasn't within the delivery range.

I went to bed hungry, just hoping tomorrow would come quickly.

Early the next morning, Jasper came to pick me up.

In the silent car, my stomach growled again, but Jasper didn't say anything.

After getting out, he took me to a restaurant to eat before heading to the hospital.

Jasper accompanied me for tests, and while waiting for the results, the doctor came with bad news.

"Sorry, another patient has already used the cornea. You'll have to come back another time."

I felt like a snuffed-out candle, all light gone from my eyes.

Jasper burst out, "Dr. Ashley, how could this happen? You promised it to me!"

Dr. Ashley lowered her voice, "Jasper, I know, but that person is a major investor in our hospital. We can't afford to offend them!"

"Just wait a bit longer. I'll let you know as soon as another one becomes available."

Jasper's voice was sharp and urgent, "Tell me who it is, and I'll sort it out!"

The commotion drew a crowd, and surprisingly, Vaughn was among them.

"What's going on? Jasper, why did you bring Mia here?"