31st Kiss

"Her condition is deteriorating, Kev. Her vision is worsening," my best friend Nathan, a doctor, informed me. I clenched my jaw tightly, my gaze fixed on Arianne. That bastard! He'll pay for this. "I wonder why her physician hasn't performed surgery on her. It would have given her a better chance of recovering her sight and avoiding blindness."

"Yeah," I agreed, my frustration mounting with each passing moment I spent in Arianne's presence. I couldn't shake off the sense of guilt gnawing at me. How foolish I was to let her slip away, all for the sake of Joseph. I confess I've been avoiding her, deliberately steering clear of any encounters. I had believed... I had hoped she would find happiness with him, but damn, I couldn't have been more mistaken.

"She needs surgery, Kevin. Without it, her headaches would only intensify. There's a higher risk that she won't recover. We could consult with Dr. Jang, he specializes in this field—"