"Then, why are you blaming yourself for her death?" I asked, feeling confused after Charlotte had shared the story behind my mother and brother's past. "I blame myself because I... failed to protect her. If I hadn't left her side that day, she wouldn't have died. Even Estefan, who was preoccupied with eliminating his other siblings that were hunting him that day, blames himself after learning about his mother's death. But neither of us believes that she took her own life," Charlotte explained, holding my hand and giving me a necklace. "She was a strong woman, determined to protect everyone she loved. I believe she would never leave you alone, knowing you are still young and vulnerable. She wanted to see both of you grow into fine young adults, but someone prevented that and killed her,"