She pulled the car door open and got in. She started the engine without giving him another glance.
Damian stayed there, watching her car disappear into the dark.
His chest hurt from her words.
Then he smiled. Small, but real.
At least he had clues now.
The other half of this necklace was with Ellie. His fingers closed around the heart pendant. He remembered Ellie’s letter. The last line burned: _I wish I never met you again._
Damian closed his eyes.
Then he remembered Grandma’s words, when he asked if he and Ellie met before.
She told him, “Maybe. She was the girl who saved you in Geneva when you were young.”
Ellie. Geneva. The necklace. He finally had a direction.
He got in his car and drove off.
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Damian sat on the edge of the hospital be
