The Color of Shock

Mr. Dalton took the ring and inspected it. His experienced eyes scanned every detail, recognizing the uniqueness of its design. As she wandered the shop, admiring other pieces, she was unaware of the revelation awaiting her.

When she returned to Mr. Dalton’s desk, Samantha found him pale, wide-eyed, and stammering. The familiar, comforting atmosphere of the shop had turned ice cold, and she sensed that her discovery on the beach had become a shock she never anticipated. The ring wasn’t just a lost treasure but part of a personal history that had just resurfaced.

Next: Mr. Dalton made a phone call in a panic.