Lily turned to face him fully, her eyes scanning his face, desperate for answers to the unspoken questions swirling in her mind. Her voice trembled as she finally spoke, "Why do you sound like you're going to leave me?"
James offered her a gentle smile, his expression calm and reassuring. Leaning forward, he pressed a soft kiss to her lips before speaking in a soothing tone, "Of course not, Lily. I'm not leaving. I just wanted to remind you that no matter what happens, I'll always love you."
But Lily pouted, her golden eyes shimmering with unease. "I don't like the way you said it," she murmured. "It makes me feel like… like you might leave one day."
James let out a low chuckle, his voice warm and steady. "I won't, Lily. Of course, I won't."
Lily hesitated for a moment, then spoke softly, her voice barely above a whisper. "Then… kiss me."
A smile curved his lips as he replied, "Of course, why wouldn't I? My lovely wife."