The Shopkeeper’s Empathy
The shopkeeper’s face softened further as he watched Maria struggle with the news. “I understand how hard this is for you,” he said quietly. “I’m not accusing your grandmother of anything. Maybe she didn’t even know the ring was stolen. Things like this can get passed down without anyone knowing their true origin. But I know what this ring means to me, and I can’t let it go without trying to make things right.”
The Shopkeeper’s Empathy
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