The Shopkeeper’s Suspicion
The shopkeeper’s eyes narrowed as he continued to inspect the ring. His brow furrowed, and he set the loupe down, staring at Maria intently. “Where did you get this ring?” he asked, his tone sharp and accusatory. The question caught Maria off guard. She stammered, “It—it belonged to my grandmother. She gave it to me before she passed.” His expression hardened, as if something didn’t sit right with him.
The Shopkeeper’s Suspicion
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