She Was Never Allowed In
In Lydia’s recollection, there was a vivid memory of her mother’s steadfast prohibition against entering the jewelry shop when she was young. Curiosity never prompted her to question the reasoning behind this rule during her childhood. Now, as a grown-up facing her financial constraints, she never found herself with cause to visit the store.
She Was Never Allowed In
A Familiar Ring
As Lydia stepped into the store, she found herself the sole customer. The jeweler greeted her warmly, his smile contagious. Kindly, she recounted the unfortunate incident and handed over the ring. An intrigued expression crossed the jeweler’s face upon seeing it, and he announced that he had encountered a ring of its kind in the past, though its origin remained a mystery to him.
A Familiar Ring
