Apprehensive Bargaining
“How much do you think this is worth?” Maria asked, her voice tinged with anxiety. She placed the ring on the counter, her hand trembling. The shopkeeper leaned forward, his gaze sharpening as he examined the piece with a jeweler’s loupe. Maria watched him closely, hoping for a generous offer. She needed this sale more than she cared to admit. The bills, rent, and mounting debts weighed heavily on her shoulders.
Apprehensive Bargaining
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