The figure standing at the doorway was the one I respected the most, cared about the most, and longed to see the most.
"M-Maa…" I murmured and instantly tried to get off the bed.
Having been stagnant for so long, my legs didn't have the strength to support my body, and I immediately fell to the floor.
"Raj!" Maa rushed forward, but before she could reach me, I touched my forehead to the floor, bowing completely before her.
"I'm sorry for making you suffer for so long, Maa… I have committed an unforgivable sin that shouldn't be forgi—"
Before I could finish my sentence, Maa fell to her knees and tightly embraced me.
"M-my Raj… my Raj… my Raj…"
Her hands quickly ran through my hair as she alternated between hugging me and showering my cheeks and forehead with kisses.
"Call me Maa again… I prayed to hear that from your mouth every day."
"Maa… I'm back… forgive me for taking so long…"
