The Missing Ring

Upon Sara’s passing, a crushing weight of responsibilities fell on Lydia. Grieving and burdened, she managed to organize an intimate funeral for family members to pay their respects. As mourners approached Sara’s open casket, a comment from the deceased’s sister struck Lydia like lightning.

Sara’s cherished band, which she had worn on her finger for years constantly, was missing. Amid sorrow, Lydia’s mind raced, jolted by the realization. She knew its absence was strange, leaving her grappling with new questions and emotions, even as she said her final goodbye to her mother.

Next: Lydia’s determination to find the missing ring grows.