Rings of Denial

With a feigned look of guilt, Valerie said, “I'm sorry. I was just trying to help hang up your blazer and ended up dropping your rings on the floor. These two rings must be quite important to you, right?”

Valerie appeared to be apologizing, but in reality, she aimed to understand why Declan was so concerned about the rings.

Declan pursed his lips and was quiet for a long while. Are they important?