Doubts and Denial
“This has to be some kind of mistake,” Maria muttered under her breath, her mind clinging to denial. She couldn’t wrap her head around the idea that her grandmother, the woman who had raised her with so much love, could have been involved in something like this. “My grandmother wasn’t a thief,” she said aloud, her voice trembling with emotion. “I can’t believe she would steal from anyone, let alone from you.”
Doubts And Denial
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
