A Stolen Goodbye

“Mum, are you thirsty? I’m going to get some coffee.” I asked, crouching in front of her.

“I’ll take water, thank you baby.”

I fixed her hair properly and tucked the stray strands behind her ears. “Do you want to come with me? Let’s take a walk, get some fresh air?” I asked her, even though I already knew what the answer would be.

She smiled before giving me a slow shake of her head. “I want to wa