Evander winced against the glare as the doctor removed the bandages from his eyes.
"Don't force it just yet, Sir," the doctor advised.
Evander nodded. His eyes still felt sore and painful, though it had subsided slightly now that the metal fragments were gone.
"Try to open your eyes slowly," the doctor said, "and then tell me what you see."
Evander blinked slowly, gradually opening his eyelids, allowing the light to filter in as his retinas adjusted.
Finally, his eyes were fully open. Evander looked around, his gaze scanning the room.
"Can you see the object over there?" the doctor asked, pointing to a painting of flowers on the wall.
Evander followed the doctor's finger, but his gaze fell on Elena. He could see her standing there, watching him. Only...
"It's a little... foggy," Ev
