Give Me My Eyes Back

After a decade, I finally reached the heart of a brooding tycoon.

His blindness made him cling to me desperately.

I pitied his darkness and spent every point from my missions to give him a pair of eyes.

He regained his sight and thrived in the business world, chasing his ambitions.

But then I noticed a woman's hair on his clothes.

I watched him embrace his true love and kiss her. "Baby, you're the only one I love. That woman was just a toy for me. She's not worthy of me now."

I smirked. "System, take back those eyes and give them to someone who deserves them."

1

In a private room, a woman's coy voice rang out.

"Jackson, won't she at home get mad about this?"

A man's chuckle followed. "Natalie was just a pastime. With my status now, keeping her around is already more than she deserves. She's not worthy of me."

Laughter and mockery aimed at me filled the room.

I clenched my fists instinctively.

He was impressive, no doubt, rising from a nobody to a Jasperville elite in just three years.

Decisive and ruthless, he was a business prodigy.

He led his allies to carve out a path of dominance, toppling one Jasperville giant after another.

Now, he was a name that struck fear across the city.

But he seemed to forget the promises he made to me.

He forgot who pulled him out of the darkness.

"Jackson, you wouldn't dare say that if she were here, would you?"

Jackson's voice grew colder. "If I hadn't lost my sight back then, a woman like her wouldn't even be worth a glance. Keeping her around? Disgusting."

2

"I've given her enough by treating her like royalty. Expect me to stay loyal to her? Impossible."

"Come on, Jackson's a big deal now. Why would he tie himself to a crooked tree?"

The laughter in the room grew louder.

The woman sprawled bonelessly across Jackson's lap.

He didn't push her away. Instead, he seemed intrigued.

Their bodies drew closer until they were locked in a kiss.

I forced down the nausea and turned away, willing the tears to stay in my eyes.

But the sting in my nose broke me.

"Jackson, it's been a while since we've seen her. What's she up to these days?"

"Back when you were blind, we saw her all the time. She guarded you like a mother hen for a decade. Honestly, she was incredible. I was jealous."

Jackson gently pushed the woman off him, a flicker of clarity in his eyes.

"Yeah, she was good to me. Back then, my mom and dad gave up on me. I was a useless wreck, hiding at home, waiting to die. Without her, I'd probably be gone. She pushed me to keep up with treatments, talked to me, comforted me, encouraged me. Told me to believe in miracles. I didn't buy it at first, but then one day, I could see again. I'm grateful to her. I'm willing to take responsibility for her. But after all these years, I've lost interest. I'll marry her, but not out of love."

Tears spilled over in the next moment.

A decade with Jackson.

This was his true heart.

3

Three years ago, a miracle restored his sight.

He shattered his old life and started anew.

Having lost so much, he cherished what he gained.

His success came from effort a hundred, a thousand times harder than most.

No one could deny him that.

But meanwhile, he was no longer the man he once was.

When I met him, he was at his lowest.

An accident took his eyes.

I cleaned up his messes, bandaged his wounds, even helped him in the bathroom and scrubbed the filth from his body.

At first, he pushed me away completely.

But even his mother abandoned him.

To survive, he had to hold onto me.

I cared for him without complaint.

I watched him shift from embarrassment to gratitude, then to taking me for granted.

My heart churned with mixed emotions.

If he didn't want me, I wouldn't chain him down.

4

I shoved the door open.

The people in the room gasped when they saw me.

Especially his little girl, who shrank back as if I were a real monster.

"Natalie...we were just joking. Jackson loves you the most, you know that."

"Yeah, everyone sees how much Jackson cares for you. If he wasn't here for business with us, he'd be home with you."

Jackson saw me and stayed calm, exhaling a slow puff of smoke, every bit the untouchable kingpin. "Why are you here? Go home."

At some point, our roles had flipped entirely.

Even his attitude toward me had shifted.

I studied his handsome face through the smoke. He was more mature now, but also a stranger.

Truthfully, my Jackson had long vanished into the river of time.

"Jackson, we're done." I took a deep breath and spoke clearly, word by word.

5

He laughed as if I'd told a joke. "You heard everything? Natalie, look at who I am now. I don't need to hide these words from you. I'd say them to your face. You've been with me for years, and I'll take responsibility. But you thinking you can control me like before? Not anymore."

He used to bend to my every wish, but now he called it control.

All I did was help him recover his sight and care for his health.

Now, it felt like a joke.

If he despised me this much, I'd set him free. "No need. We're done."

"Stop it. My patience has limits."

I said nothing more and walked away.

"Jackson, she's leaving. Aren't you going after her? She's amazing. You really want to break her heart?"

"Yeah, Jackson, don't let her down. Women get hurt too much, their hearts harden."

Jackson's tone stayed cool. "What's the big deal? With my wealth and status, she won't leave me. Women act out like this because they love you. It's no different from a kid throwing a tantrum, just trying to get my attention. I can't be bothered to deal with her now. I'll sweet-talk her later, and she'll come around."

He was certain I wouldn't walk away.

And why would I?

With his wealth and power, only a fool would leave.

6

But I lost the person I ever loved. Why waste more time on him?

I returned to the villa and packed my things.

It was too late to go back home. I couldn't anyway.

As an orphan, going back held no meaning.

I took on missions just to find someone to keep me company.

Loneliness was too bitter to bear.

After winning Jackson's heart, I never felt alone again.

But how quickly people change.

"System, find me a new target. This time, I want someone who'll stay."

"Ding- System activating... Activation failed. Host, your mission here is complete. You can freely choose a new target."

"What about my points? I want to exchange them for money."

"Host, you spent all your points on Jackson's eyes. You have two points left."

I took a deep breath.

I used nearly all my mission points to restore Jackson's sight.

Back then, he was like a wounded deer in the dark, trembling in a corner whenever I left.

My heart ached for him.

Over the years, I grew to love him.

That's why I stayed in this world, using my hard-earned points to give him eyes.

I still remembered the moment he saw again.

Tears streamed down his face. "Natalie, I can see! Miracles really exist!"

His hands traced my skin, his gaze burning. "So this is how beautiful my girl is. Good thing I can see you now, or I'd have missed out."

"Natalie, don't worry. When I make it big, I'll make you even happier. No one will look down on us!"

With his sight, he soared, dominating the business world with uncanny talent.

At first, he treated me well, with respect and endless generosity.

But he spent less and less time with me.

Then I noticed another woman's perfume on him.

I trusted him completely.

I knew he loved me.

I kept lying to myself, numbing my doubts.

Today, I finally woke up.

Who could've guessed it would end like this?

7

"Natalie!"

A sudden shout snapped me out of my thoughts.

Jackson saw me still there and seemed to relax.

Then he put on his usual indifferent act. "Didn't you say you were leaving me? Why are you still here?"

"I'm going now." I wiped the tears from my eyes and started packing my suitcase.

He saw the luggage in my hands, and his playful expression turned serious. "What's this? It was just a fling. You're making a big deal out of it. Had enough of your tantrum?"

He gripped my wrist tightly, the pain making me frown.

I replied, "Isn't this what you wanted? You know I don't tolerate betrayal. I told you, if you can't be faithful, we're done. What's this, Mr. Watson? Don't tell me you're reluctant to let me go."

I taunted him on purpose. He jerked his hand back as if shocked and sneered. "Who cares about you? Look at yourself in the mirror. You're old now, nothing like those young girls. You expect me to stay with a washed-up hag forever?"

He was right.

I was thirty-three.

I gave him a decade of my life.

"Fair point. You're not as young as the male models out there. No need to hold onto me." I spoke as I packed faster.

Jackson's face darkened. "You're seeing male models? Since when?"

"When you were with other women."

He laughed like I'd told a joke. "Natalie, do you even know what self-respect is? A woman like you, going to places like that?"

His words amused me. "You're allowed to chase women, but I can't see male models? We're not married. You have no say over me."

I finished packing and turned to leave.

Jackson blocked my path. "What, trying to force me to marry you? Stop it. Tomorrow, we'll go to the courthouse and get the license."

I looked at him and spoke clearly. "Jackson, do you love me?"

He laughed, his eyes mocking me like I was a fool. "Natalie, how old are you, still playing the 'do you love me' game? Aren't you embarrassed?"

There it was.

The answer was clear.

He didn't love me anymore.