He gently rested his chin on her shoulder, eyeing the brooch she had selected.


    “People won’t be convinced by your eagerness to find your lost jewelry unless something you truly cherish is lost,” he remarked.


    Lucinda turned to him and inquired, “Well, which one would you choose then?”


    Nathan carefully examined the items in her jewelry box one by one, ultimately reaching for the diamond ring he had used to propose to her.


    He had invested a staggering sum on the ring, and even had her name engraved on it.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    “It’s easy to wear, and it’s challenging to trace if it goes missing.


    If we report it as stolen, no one will suspect a thing,” he insisted.


    Lucinda firmly sped his hand and responded, “No, not this one!”


    Lucinda acted swiftly, grabbing Nathan’s hand to prevent him from taking the ring.


    “This ring means the world to me, and it’s so small.


    What if it really gets lost? Please return it,” she implored.


    For Lucinda, this ring held immense significance.


    The most tumultuous period in her life was when Valerie had framed her, and the Simmons family had lost trust in her.


    Nathan was her sole supporter during those trying times.


    This precious engagement ring had bolstered her resolve to uncover the truth.


    Even now, she couldn’t shake the memories of that desperate period, and this ring remained a symbol of her resilience.


    Lucinda collected the ring and ced it back in the jewelry box.


    Seeing her attachment to the ring, Nathan smiled.


    He rubbed his face against hers and said,


    “Even if it were to get lost, I could buy you another one.


    ”


    Lucinda responded firmly, “Even if you bought me twenty more rings, none could rece this one.


    It’s unique to me.


    ”


    Her sharp intuition detected an underlying meaning in Nathan’s words.


    Lucinda narrowed her eyes and shot him a sharp look.


    “You’ve already given me all your assets.


    How could you possibly afford another expensive ring? Have you hidden away some money?”


    Nathan grew flustered.


    His oversight dawned on him.


    As he scrambled to concoct an excuse, Lucinda firmly pinched his earlobe.


    “Tell me the truth.


    Is there something you’re keeping from me?”