The Pieces Fall Into Place
As Laural sifted through the pile of old bank statements, her mind drifted into deep thought. Suddenly, a light bulb went off in her head—she recognized the face of the Facebook Marketplace seller!
Determined to unravel the mystery, she quickly logged back onto Facebook. When she looked at the seller’s profile, her suspicions were confirmed—it was indeed him.
A flurry of questions flooded Laural’s mind. Should she confront him about what she knew? Would it lead to answers or just more confusion? With a mix of apprehension and resolve, Laural grappled with the decision that could change everything.
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Back To The Beginning
Taking a deep breath, Laural dialed the seller’s number, her heart pounding with anticipation. As the call connected, she resolved to approach it head-on.
“Hi, it’s Laural,” she began, her voice steady despite the whirlwind of emotions inside her. With a calm demeanor, she recounted the discovery of the hidden compartment and the startling realization that linked it to him.
“I recognized the surname on the bank statements—De Pere,” she explained, her words hanging in the air. There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line as she waited for his response, wondering how he would react to her unexpected revelation.
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It Belonged To His Parents
Laural’s heart skipped a beat as the seller confirmed her suspicions—the surname on the bank statements matched his own. Taking a moment to absorb his words, she listened as he explained that the bedroom set had once belonged to his late parents and had been part of their estate sale.
He confessed that he had been eager to part with everything to find closure, but he did not know the hidden compartment. The question hung in the air—would Laural return its contents?
Laural found herself overcome with empathy as she pondered his request. She understood his desire to move on, yet she couldn’t shake the weight of responsibility that now rested on her shoulders.
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