questioning the maid
Running out of options, we decided to ask Maria, our maid, if she’d seen the ring. Maria had been with the family for years and was almost like a second mother to Mark.
“Maria, have you moved or seen my engagement ring?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. Her face looked genuinely surprised. “No, ma’am.
I haven’t seen your ring,” she replied, looking hurt. Her denial made me suspect foul play even more.