"Of course. I will do as you wish, darling~."
She turned towards me, caressing my cheek with a motherly smile. I nuzzled closer to her palm, rubbing against her warm and soft hand.
"Then how about a kiss…"
"Sure."
"… on the lips."
"Ahh."
Mother's caressing hands instantly froze, and she subsequently distanced herself from me. Looking a little conflicted, she shook her head in denial.
"No, darling. We can't do that. There will be no coming back from that, and… it would hurt you more if I passed away-."
"Don't you ever think of that. I have given you my word and will fulfil my promise."
I immediately interjected her from saying any ill words about herself and held her hands to prevent her from fleeing away.
"I will let go of you this time, mother. But you couldn't just shirk off from my advances after a year, as I would've gotten stronger enough to treat this ailment.
