He swaggered over to my mother, and kissed her so long and slow that my own cheeks started to burn, because I was sure the neighbors would see. When he lifted his head, my mother's eyes were a color I had never seen before and don't think I have ever seen again.
In Jodi Picoult's "My Sister's Keeper," there's a striking scene where a man approaches the narrator's mother and kisses her passionately. This moment is so intense that it evokes a strong reaction from the narrator, who feels embarrassed and concerned about the perception of their neighbors witnessing such intimacy. The kiss leaves a notable impression on the narrator, highlighting the disconnect between their experience and the strong emotions displayed by their...
