A Ringing Breaks the Silence

Steven made it back just in time for dinner, weaving a small tale for Mary that the watch was still with the jeweler, needing more cleaning. It was a tiny fib—he needed breathing space to uncover its worth. Post-dinner, Steven dived into online research, scrolling endlessly but hitting wall after wall.

Information about the watch remained elusive, and frustration mounted. Just as he was ready to throw in the towel, his phone buzzed with a call from a number he didn’t recognize. Face-to-face with an unexpected inquiry, could this be the break in the case Steven was desperately hoping for?