Another sickening thought hit her. What if he had already found out the value of the necklace? That would mean he’s provided for. But wouldn’t that make him hate her all the more—thinking she gave him away even with the means to take care of him? She couldn’t bear the pain any more!
When she calmed down a bit, she consciously brought her mind back to the necklace—that was her only real lead. How had it survived all these years, where had it been hiding? When something you’d lost suddenly reappears, you look closer. Anyone would. At least, that’s what she told herself.