Accomplishment

"I…I can see now? I'm not dreaming, right?" She muttered in daze, her gaze focused on Max's face.

Seeing her reaction, a small smile crept up on his face and he gently nodded, indicating she wasn't dreaming.

Despite seeing him nod, Sophie was still in disbelief. After etching every detail of his face in her mind, she peeled her eyes away from him and started looking around. A few moments later, she broke out in silent sobs while tears streamed down her cheeks. 

"I can really see now." She whispered in a choking voice, her hands unconsciously reaching up to her face.

Watching her joyful face, Max felt a strange sensation envelop his being. He closed his eyes and thought,

'No wonder those rich people back on Earth liked to do charity and help the poor whenever possible. They didn't do it because they were kind and benevolent, or solely because of publicity and popularity. They did that for this sense of satisfaction, fulfillment and accomplishment.'