Mistaken Marriage, Unexpected Love

She had wandered over to a small, man-made pond, and from behind a pile of boulders, she had witnessed a woman tossing a boy, who looked to be around ten years old or so, into the water.

It was the moment that opened Camila’s eyes to the reality of human nature, and how evil it could be.

She remembered how she had instantly ducked out of sight, trembling with fear.

She had been terrified of what would happen to her if she was discovered. She had wanted to run away.

But when little Camila peeked through the rocks again, she saw the boy struggling desperately in the water. She then had chosen to stay. She had waited for the woman to Leave, then ran over to the pond and jumped in to save the boy.

It was a good thing that she had learned how to swim at an early age, but it hadn’t made things easy for her. She was far too tiny, with a much larger load. In the end, Camila’s grandfather had appeared and dragged her and the boy back to safety.

The boy had been unconscious by then. Her grandfather had to administer CPR, and the moment the boy had coughed up the water in his lungs, the old man whisked her away.

being confused with the old man’s reaction. “Who was that, Grandpa? Why did someone throw him in

here for the funeral, just like

grandfather wasn’t telling her the whole

happened today. You must never tell anyone about this.” It was a reminder that Camila had heard repeatedly

close to her grandfather, and obeyed his every word. It wasn’t until they had returned home that day

claimed to be blessed. He had given it to her hoping that it would grant her kindness, patience, optimism, and ultimately,

it was

had been wearing the pendant since she was one, and would Likely be wearing it still if she hadn’t

she understood

at her, but she

was much too

Dr. Walters,” Robin instructed the butler. “Have him check