When my mom passed away last year, one of the few things that kept me close to her was a bracelet she had worn almost every day. I placed it on a small table surrounded by her photos, creating a little tribute to her life and love. Every morning, seeing it there brought me comfort—like a soft reminder that she was still with me in spirit.
Then one morning, the bracelet was gone. My heart dropped. I searched everywhere—under the table, inside drawers, even between couch cushions—but it was nowhere. Desperate, I asked my husband if he had seen it. Without hesitation, he said, “I sold it,” before walking away. His words cut through me. How could he do that? I felt betrayed and devastated.
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