What the jeweler said about her ex’s ring left her speechless

Steve’s hesitation

Steve paled and took a moment to respond, clearly surprised. He looked down at his drink, stirring it slowly, as if trying to buy time. “Melissa,” he said in a shaky voice, “it’s not as simple as buying it in a store.” He seemed to be debating internally, caught between revealing the truth or continuing to keep his secret.

Steve’s Hesitation