Chapter 15
With Dad holding one of my hands, and Mum holding the other, I gave a nod. ‘I’m ready,’ I said.
‘Okay, then, let’s do this,’ said Dr Randle.
A moment later cool fingers brushed against my face, skin pulling as she tugged at the tape holding the bandage covering my left eye secure.
Air brushed against the exposed flesh when she pulled the bandage off, but I kept my eyes closed as she repeated the process with the right eye.
‘You can open your eyes now, Belinda,’ said Dr Randle.
Sucking in a breath, feeling Dad give my hand a reassuring squeeze, I slowly opened my eyes.
Tears spilled down my cheeks, and I shook my head.
‘Belinda, honey, it’s okay,’ said Mum. ‘We’ll find another way to get your sight back.’
Her voice was thick with unshed tears and I turned to her and s
