Chapter 229

Coraline took the small velvet box, opened it, and found the ring inside. The diamond sparkled brilliantly under the light, its design both unique and striking. It felt oddly familiar, though she couldn't pinpoint where she had seen it before. "It's beautiful. This is definitely one-of-a-kind," she remarked. The diamond was sizable but not extraordinary by her standards, given the circles she moved in. Even so, it was undeniably valuable to most people. She stared at it for a long moment before speaking again, her tone uncertain, "It's strange, though. I feel like I've seen this ring before, but I can't remember where. I don't think it's mine… Something this unique would've stuck with me if it were." Aurora's heart sank a little, though her expression remained calm. She hesitated briefly before saying softly, "Actually, the owner of the ring… His last name is Lowe." "Lowe?" Coraline repeated, her brows furrowing together. "Is he a friend of yours?" Despite the effo