After grabbing a few boxes, she headed toward the front, where James and Kiki were having a low conversation. They stopped talking when Roxanne came out.

“You know, you can talk in front of me,” Roxanne said, opening a box, revealing a beautiful engagement ring, reminding her of the ring that they had dubbed The Christmas Ring. It had been brought in several years ago by the previous owner, and Jocelyn’s husband had ended up buying it for her. “This is gorgeous.” Roxanne slid over other rings and set this one in the case.

Kiki adjusted the necklaces in the other case. “We’re not intentionally keeping anything from you.”

“Good...