Dr. Golfín and Florentina search for Nela. Florentina feels pity and wants to adopt her as a sister.

Nela hides in the mountains. She realizes she has lost Pablo forever. She becomes delirious with fever.

Dr. Golfín performs the surgery successfully. Pablo must keep his eyes bandaged for several days. Nela avoids him, fearing the moment of truth. Part III: The Awakening Chapter XI – The Bandages Removed Pablo’s sight is restored. The first person he sees is Florentina , who is beautiful, elegant, and kind. He immediately falls in love with her.

Dr. Golfín examines Pablo. He says the surgery is possible. Nela secretly prays for the operation to fail, then feels guilty for her selfishness.

Dr. Golfín arrives. He is a famous ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) who thinks he can cure Pablo’s blindness. Nela is terrified: If Pablo sees her ugliness, he will stop loving her. Part II: The Fear of Light Chapter VI – The Family Reunion Florentina and Pablo meet. She is kind and beautiful. Pablo feels an immediate connection to her, but Nela becomes jealous.

Pablo and Florentina get engaged. Nela, brokenhearted, dies in Dr. Golfín’s arms, whispering: "He saw me… and I was ugly."

While I cannot directly copy the exact text from Rincón del Vago due to copyright, I can provide you with a (based on the standard 22-chapter division of the novel) that matches the style and depth you'd find on that platform.