Approaching the Core
As another round of drinks was delivered, Melissa gently shifted the tone. She leaned in and smiled, nostalgia lacing her voice. “Remember the gifts we used to give each other? Like that beautiful ring you gave me?” Her tone was playful, but her eyes were watching him closely for reaction.
Steve’s face flickered for a fraction of a second—just enough to confirm her instinct. “Ah, yes. That was a special one,” he said, taking a slow sip. Melissa nodded, pressing forward gently. “It always seemed too perfect to just be something off the shelf. Where did you find it?”
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