Chapter 54

The room fell into a tense silence as Nora struggled to come to terms with the reality of her actions. "I can't believe I... I threw away something so valuable," she muttered, her voice tinged with disbelief.

Mickelson placed a comforting hand on Nora's shoulder, his expression a mixture of frustration and understanding. "Nora, you need to accept responsibility for your actions," he admonished gently. "You can't keep denying the truth."

Nora bristled at her husband's words, her pride wounded by his reprimand. "But I didn't know," she protested weakly, her voice trembling with uncertainty.

The antique expert, sensing Nora's distress, stepped forward with a reassuring smile. "It's understandable, Mrs. McConnell," he said kindly. "But now that we know the truth, we can move forward and learn from this experience."

Mickelson nodded in agreement, his tone softening as he addressed the antique expert. "I apologize for my wife's hostility," he said sincerely. "Thank you for your patience and
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