It's Right

Ed released his embrace and stroked Ruby's head. He had come to Ruby's room with that purpose. He knew Ruby would be anxious.

“Gemma... there's no doubt she's your sister. Just look at her name,” said Ed.

“Hm?”

“Gemma—it means a precious gem. It bears similarities to both your name and your mother's name, Jade. That name was chosen specifically. But it’s too early to conclude whether this Gemma is Liz. We need to ask your mother for more clarity.” Ed wanted Ruby to avoid making hasty assumptions.

“I... Before this, I hadn't heard a single word about Gemma. Not even once. Why all of a sudden…” Ruby shook her head, unable to comprehend.

“Because of Guadalajara. Have you ever discussed that city with your mother?” Ed asked.

Ruby shook her head. “Not any city. Mom never allowed me to leave Veracruz. All my life, she urged me not to leave that city. I never went far. I only realized on our wedding day that I could get car sick—because that was the first time I traveled far.”

Because her mo