#Chapter 56: Her mother’s necklace

Nan’s POV There is only one clear path for me. I see this now. The ride home had not made things any clearer. I may have fibbed to Mr. Darren…just a little. I left the office in resolution. But the lonely ride home gave me time to think. Too much time to think. Leaving doubt to creep in. ‘Is this the right decision?’ I ask myself. ‘Selling my mother’s necklace does not seem right either.’ It is true that Lionel’s gift means a lot to me. But so does my mother’s necklace. Could I really live with myself if I sold either one? It slightly warmed my heart to notice Lionel waiting for me. Clearly concerned by my change in plans. But talking about my problems with Lionel is the last thing I wanted. Yet seeing him there…so eager to help…it inspired me. His answer was both disappointing and perfect. Disappointing because I had really wanted to hear another answer. To somehow be reassured that everything would be alright and go the way I wanted. But that would have bee