Chapter 19 - THE ENGAGEMENT RING

The ring had landed near the luggage cart.
Hotel security recovered it.
I had removed it from Evelyn’s finger after canceling the wedding.
Later my attorney informed me that taking it physically from her hand could create its own dispute even though engagement-ring ownership rules vary by jurisdiction and circumstances.
Fair.
The ring went through counsel.
No sentimental warfare.
Eventually it returned to me under the written settlement.
I sold it.
Not because diamonds needed punishment.
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I donated part of the proceeds to a child-advocacy organization and retained part to offset canceled-wedding expenses.
Practical.