“Henry trades his lifespan to save his mother, who becomes a 20-year-old college student, complicating relationships.”
Mom, I'm Sorry
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Synopsis
Henry trades his lifespan to save his mother, who becomes a 20-year-old college student, complicating relationships.
"Mom, I'm sorry. Please don't die." When Henry realizes death is at his mother's doorstep, he strikes a deal with a lifespan dealer to give years of his own life to his ailing mother. Now, his mother is a 20-year-old college student with a full life ahead of her, and Henry devotes his remaining days to helping her live life to the fullest. But things turn complicated when his friend falls in love with her! (Source: LINE Webtoon)
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What 3 readers settled on.
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σ 1.25 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 0.33
Running avg · Aug 2022 → Jun 2025
- 10 “Henry tries his best to protect his mother from knowing his secret and asks everyone around him to go along with him, potentially hurting his mother more in the long run. Nevertheless, Henry is...”
- 7 “As Henry’s mom lies before him, dying from a terminal illness, he makes a deal with a reaper: he transfers his remaining lifespan to her under one condition: he must never tell anyone about the...”
- 8 “Guys this is a really decent and emotional Webtoon I've ever read this year. It really gives you the feels that you should be by your mothers side at any time, regardless of differences of opinion,...”
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 102 ch ch × vol
- Total read 13h 36m approx
- Published Jun 2019 – Jul 2021
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M56384 catalog