For Her
In 1969, she entered the world—her arrival coinciding with her father’s departure from her mother’s life. Already struggling financially, she found herself compelled to resort to theft out of sheer desperation. Perhaps Sara’s actions were motivated by her deep love for Lydia. However, the store clerk had one final remark, unexpectedly injecting a moment of positivity into the conversation.
A Sentimental Value
He decided to let Lydia keep the ring. Although the crime had taken place so long ago that the police would not intervene, even if he tried, he had no desire to take the ring from her. He recognized that the sentimental value it held for Lydia far surpassed any monetary worth it held for him. The significance it held in her heart outweighed any material gain he could derive from it.