GoE 96
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Of course, Elle knew better than anyone. The words spoken by Wenn made Elle have to recall the sadness and despair of being powerless against the inevitable ignorance.
Before Elle met Etter, everything that happened turned her life black. Then Etter brings Elle back to a colorful reality. The reality is no better than the color black itself.
However, Elle had to compromise in exchange for being quite voluptuous. Happiness for one of his family. At that time Elle could not decide between Eliot or Ellisa. But now Elle is very sure that Ellisa's happiness and future are more important than anything Elle tries.
"I understand," Elle whispered a little disappointed in herself.
Somehow Mrs. Wenn knew Elle's secret. But Elle is also sure that Mrs. Wenn is not the one who will divulge the secret. It's just that Elle doesn't understand what makes the Last Black Pearl so important.