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Melissa blushed, though whether it was at the memory of her ex or at the accusatory tone in Mr. Harris’s voice, she didn’t know. “My ex-boyfriend gave it to me a few years ago,” she replied, explaining that they were no longer together and that she had decided it was time to get rid of the ring.
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“All right, I see…” replied Mr. Harris, scratching his head. “Do you happen to know… where he got this ring?” he asked, carefully phrasing his question. Melissa shook her head and explained that she had always assumed her ex had bought it at a jewelry store.
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