The Sapphire Secret

“Yes.” Wallace smiled faintly, his tone carrying a hint of regret. “She was a good child. If I had been there earlier...”

Perhaps it was too painful for him to share the story. He did not say anything further.

Wallace handed the sapphire ring to Cora. “Here, take this. It's useless for me to keep it.”

“I can't accept this,” said Cora as she took two steps back. She liked Gideon, but it was still u