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33. Strange Feeling(2)

Afterward, even though neither Laura nor Ned mentioned the contract again and they went on living their daily lives as usual, Laura couldn't help but keep track of the days left until her departure from Ned.

On that particular day, she was busy packing her jewelry box in the room, eyeing its contents with a pensive gaze. The unassuming pieces she wore everyday paled in comparison to the extravagant jewelry the two sisters had once owned, but she had long since given up on such vain pursuits.

She wiped the box clean, her movements silent and methodical. Ned watched her from the doorway for a moment before quietly turning away.

In the town, Ned took extra precautions to conceal his identity, donning a hat and a face mask that covered his features completely. He set out in search of a jewelry store, wandering for quite some time until he stumbled upon a particularly elegant establishment. It dawned on him that he wanted to find a piece of jewelry that would surpass anything Laura had eve
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