It was the words that were etched in the silver pendant of Sophia’s necklace that had triggered the events. The quote, “Love Conquers All,” reflected her views on love’s powerful ability to overshadow all other factors in life, but this wasn’t a belief shared by Madeline. To her, love without the stability of status was like a castle built on sand; it could crumble any minute.
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