Natalie hadn't initially considered the issue, but with her vision deteriorating rapidly after her trip to Mounta Elven, it was hard to ignore the connection.

"You can't even handle bright lights. How could you...?"

Heather was genuinely alarmed. Now, no matter where Natalie wished to go, Heather would likely object, given the harm certain places posed to her eyes.

"It's not a big deal, Mom," Natalie tried to reassure.

"Quiet!" Heather's frustration was palpable, her head throbbing with anger.

"I genuinely forgot," Natalie admitted.

She had indeed forgotten the warnings from her doctor. Since she seldom visited snowy regions, the advice slipped her mind over time.

She hadn't anticipated such severe consequences this time around.

"You forgot?! The price of forgetting is getting plunged into darkness! Don't you understand?" Heather's tone was more than just pained.

It was frantic!

Feeling the urgency in Heather's voice, Natalie's anxiety spiked. "Mom, I'm sorry!"

apologies! I want you to be okay. Can't you

sentiment of a mother, always

wrapped her arms around

promise I'll have the surgery,"

"Nat..."

in

stroked Natalie's

Natalie interrupted before

"What?" Heather responded.

Heather would consent to anything if it meant Natalie would

of paramount importance to Natalie. Taking a deep breath, she said, "I won't harm others. I'll wait for a natural

nodded in

would naturally consent to such

once prioritized

want to hurt anyone

bear the thought of harming another

that," Heather assured, her voice

Natalie's willingness to undergo the surgery, a weight lifted off Heather's

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