A Gift; A Void

A family rejoiced as doctors informed that a set of eyes has been arranged for their daughter.

A family wept, in another city, as the sterilized container containing their daughter’s eyes left for its new owner.

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Starting today, I will also be able to see his handsome reflection in the mirror. She thought as doctors proceeded to remove bandages from her eyes.

Starting today, I will only be able to hear her sweet voice. He thought as another team of doctors began removing bandages from his eyes too.