Bell ran away from home because of the stigma she faced as being the only white skinned in the village. She thought families were not meant for her. That ideology of hers was questioned the moment she accepted the offer to sail away in an unknown ship. She learns having a family was one major life factor. She wasn't late to fix things though. Now that's she suddenly became a Debutante and now lives a lifestyle she never knew existed. Where new dresses were requisite, not only fancy ball gown but 'everyday' material. She realized She needed someone.