This is the closed loop of "Creative Expression Therapy"—allowing Niannian's mother to confirm that her emotions are in sync with her child's, thereby strengthening their emotional connection and dissolving the sense of alienation brought on by separation.
After this segment, Li Lingling finally felt that the tension in Niannian's mother had completely dissipated, replaced by a sense of solid relaxation.
As for herself, when she spoke those words, her heart inexplicably quivered again.
"I understand..." Niannian's mother seemed to want to tightly grasp the paper boat in her palm, but was worried she might grip it too hard until her knuckles turned white. After two seconds of silence, she slowly spoke, "I used to always fear that she'd blame me for not being by her side, fear that our feelings might change because of the current situation..."
