Chapter 80 Letting Go in Gold

Katelyn’s POV A soft breeze lifted my hair and carried the distant sound of traffic. In that calm moment, all the doubts I had battled over the past few weeks seemed to finally settle. I had come to sell the wedding ring Ethan and I shared. The second-hand luxury boutique was tucked away on a quiet street, looking more like an art gallery than a store selling used items. I paused at the door, my fingers tightening on my coat. I walked up to the glass counter, pulled the ring box from my coat pocket, and placed it on the soft velvet. The clerk’s eyes lit up the moment he saw it. “A custom-cut solitaire,” he said quietly, admiring the shine. “Very rare. May I ask what price you’re expecting?” He was polite and curious, but didn’t know the weight behind this ring. “Don’t list it below five million,” I said, folding my arms. “No discounts.” I surprised myself with how firm I sounded. This wasn’t just about money, it was about meaning. He looked up. “Of course. Would you like us to contact