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She shifted her attention to the bunch of flowers, carefully placing it aside before opening the box. As she opened it, a diamond necklace revealed itself, exuding elegance. Its facets captured the light, creating a dazzling glitter. She pondered over the necklace for a while before gently returning it to the box, as she determined whether to dispose or not. The following morning, as Linda awoke in her bed, she raised her head to the sound of birds chirping outside the window. Stretching her hands, she yawning tiredly. She had waken up late than usual. As she settled onto the bed, contemplating her next move, her gaze landed on the table. Panic strike her heart as her eyes fixed on the table. The flowers weren’t resting on the table; instead, they were immersed in a bowl of fresh water, divided into two parts within transparent containers. Her eyes widened, and she hastily stood up, only to notice that the diamond necklace was no longer nestled in the box. Scanning the room, her