Was it at the hospital? Perhaps in the hotel? Or could it have slipped away on the way back?

The more Ariana tried to recollect, the more her hope dwindled, leaving her feeling even more distraught.

Sarah, recognizing her anguish, gently patted her on the back and spoke softly.

“What is it? Let me help you find it.”

Ariana met Sarah's eyes with a teary gaze and revealed, "The pendant on the bracelet... it was given to me by Theodore."