[She doesn't want to dwell on her mother's death. She doesn't want to talk about how her mom gave up her life for hers - it's too painful and raw - and right now, too precious to trust him with. She doesn't want to dishonor her mom in order to make a point. She's just setting the scene. But she can't help one more comment-]
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This is her necklace. She always wore it.