It had seemed too whimsival on the occasions when she'd worn it, a quirky and impractical gift from a husband who hadn't lived to see her wear it. I never thought about the fact that, as Estella Marino, she was literally Star of the Sea. My grandfather had.
"I don't suppose I have much of a choice now," I said aloud.
"The admirable thing, darling Ella," came Edward's reply, "is that you ever thought you did.

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