What causes Hester to decide to speak to Chillingworth after so many year's what does she hope to accomplish?

Hester Prynne is a mother who has been estranged from her husband, Chillingworth. Hester is an outcast and can't provide well enough for Pearl, her daughter. She knows Chillingworth has the ability to help them. She hopes to gain a better life for herself and Pearl by talking to Chillingworth.