"Tell you what," said Alipang, not letting her out of his arms for an instant: "let's immunize you in advance against rejection. Here's a hug and kiss your first birth brother should have given you {*hug, kiss*}....and here's a hug and kiss your second birth brother should have given you {*hug, kiss*}....here's a hug and kiss your third birth brother should have given you {*hug, kiss*}....here's for your birth father {*hug, kiss*}....and for your birth mother {*hug, kiss*}....and one in case they had another baby after moving to Morocco {*hug, kiss*}....come to think of it, they might have had twins {*hug, kiss*}....now you're vaccinated."
His tone grew serious. "No matter what happens, * I * want you in my life, Chil-Chil. I love you. So this is from me;" and he kissed her one more time.