Chapter 805

　　"Close your eyes, I'm applying the medicine," she said. 　　He propped his arm on the edge of the pool, and Tabitha knelt beside him, her long hair cascading down as she leaned forward. 　　The faint scent of herbs grew stronger—Derek was certain she was the one who'd tended to him that night. 　　"This might feel a bit cold," Tabitha warned softly. 　　"Alright," he replied. 　　Using a wooden stick, she spread the medicinal liquid evenly across his eyes and gently wrapped them with bandages. With his sight obscured, Derek's demeanor softened noticeably. 　　"I could see vague shapes before, but now I can't see a thing," he remarked. 　　"Once you recover, you can see anything you want," Tabitha assured him. 　　Derek suddenly spoke, "Right now, the person I most want to see is you." 　　Tabitha's heart skipped a beat. Derek added, "Without you this time, I'd probably be dead. You're my savior, and I'm truly grateful. I'll find a way to repay you once I'm better." 　　For some reason, Tabitha's mind dr