Grateful in silence, Francis was truly a gem.

Just like always, whenever there was trouble, if he was around, he wouldn't just stand by.

Even though, he and Rebecca had only crossed paths a few times.

Last time, when Rebecca got hurt, it was Francis who stepped in to help.

With Francis there, Sherilyn felt a sense of stability, a calmness settled in her heart.

The emergency room doors swung open, and the doctor emerged.

"Doctor," Sherilyn approached, "how's my friend?"

The doctor frowned, looking troubled, "Everything else is manageable... but her eyes..."

After a moment of hesitation, he asked, "What about her family? For something this serious, nobody's come?"

Sherilyn was at a loss for words. How could she explain that Rebecca had been beaten by her own husband? "Let's proceed with the hospital admission."

"Alright, Doctor."

It was Francis who took care of the admission, securing a private room.

Rebecca lay in bed, bandages wrapped around her arms and torso, especially around her eyes...

The doctor said, Rebecca's eyesight might be gone for good!

"Sherilyn."

reaching out into the air, "Where are you? Why's it so dark? Aren't the

hold back, her voice breaking

sensing something was wrong, a chill settling in her heart. She reached up to feel

"My eyes..."

unsure of what

voice quivered. "Am I blind? Sherilyn? Tell me,

unable to give a false

was answer

shook, confirming her worst

Sherilyn tried to comfort her, "It might not be permanent, it's just... your eyes are very swollen right

"Really?"

off the bandages, "Then let

"Rebecca!"

can't see!" Rebecca, unable to even open her eyes, clung to

I have to see a doctor!" Rebecca stumbled out

"Rebecca!"

door opened from the outside, and Francis entered. Rebecca froze, unable to see, mistaking

grabbed hold of him, "Doctor, please, you have

Adam's apple bobbing as he barely uttered,

his hand, he delivered a swift chop

her eyelids drooped, her body

caught her, cradling her

"Francis..."

"Lift the covers."

"Okay."

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