00:00Welcome back, dear listeners. Today we're diving into a story that begins with a simple piece of
00:05jewelry, an anklet. But as you'll soon discover, this is no ordinary keepsake. It carries with it
00:13the weight of love, loss, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. What starts as a desperate
00:19attempt to make ends meet quickly spirals into an unexpected journey filled with mystery,
00:24family ties, and revelations that will leave you questioning how well we truly know those who
00:30came before us. So settle in, because this tale might just remind you that sometimes
00:36the smallest objects hold the biggest stories. Let's begin. It's been a year now since S's
00:43mother passed away. Sandy couldn't hold back her tears when she found out that her mother had left
00:49this anklet to her. Daughter was the most beautiful thing she could ever get from her and vowed never
00:55to get rid of it. But times are not so good for Sandy due to financial distress. Now she has
01:01to
01:01sell the anklet or they won't be able to eat this month. When Sandy goes to a jeweler with the
01:07ankle
01:07bracelet, he tells her this. As soon as the appraiser laid his eyes on Sand's anklet, his demeanor changed.
01:14He started asking a lot of questions about it and he was curious to know where she got it from.
01:20He
01:20suddenly grabbed it and went into a back room, leaving Sandy surprised and alone in the store.
01:26It was past opening hours, so the store was closed and she had nowhere to go. She overheard the appraiser
01:33talking on the phone and when she heard what he thought the bracelet was made of, she gasped. The FR,
01:40she wanted to go into the room to take back her bracelet, but the door was locked. She knew she
01:45needed to call the police immediately, but why did Sandy call the police? What was the anklet made of,
01:51and why was the appraiser acting so strangely? But before we start, smash the like button and make
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02:03stories. Just before S-Y's due date, her mother passed away. It truly broke her heart because her
02:10mother had been so excited about meeting her granddaughter and now she left before ever
02:15getting the chance to do so. Sandy spent weeks in bed, not eating or sleeping. Sandy was able to enjoy
02:22her final week of being pregnant with her husband Greg by her side. He had been very supportive of her
02:28this whole journey and even a little bit more after the passing of her mother. Finally, it was time for
02:34her daughter to be born. Luckily, everything, everything went smoothly and Sandy was in and out
02:39of the hospital within a day. On their way home, she looked into the back view mirror and saw their
02:45little nugget asleep in her car seat. Sandy frowned at her husband as she wasn't expecting any visitors
02:52or packages. He walked over to the door where a security screen hung and saw a man in a suit
02:58standing outside. Can I help you? He asked through the intercom. I have something for Miss Hunterberg.
03:04It's from her mother. Sandy, who could hear the conversation from the couch, jumped up. She walked
03:10toward her husband as fast as she could who looked at her with worry in return. Andy stared at the
03:15little
03:15black box in the letter that lay next to it. Should I read it? She asked Greg. Of course, Greg
03:21said,
03:21clearly surprised by her question. Why shouldn't you read it? Shrugged her shoulders. Then she grabbed
03:28the letter and began to read. My dear daughter, I'm so sorry I'm not here to get to know your
03:34daughter.
03:34I can feel my battle with this awful disease is almost over and I'm trying my best to hold on
03:40long
03:41enough. But if I fail, then this letter will reach you through my driver. Sandy put the letter down on
03:48the
03:48table and opened the box. Inside was a beautiful golden likey ankling. Sandy gasped as she took it
03:56out of the box and she couldn't hold in her emotions any longer. As soon as her daughter woke up,
04:01she put
04:02the little anklet on and since then she wore it every day. Since then, every time Sandy looked at the
04:09little anklet around her daughter's ankle, she smiled. But things weren't owned always happy. When Anna was
04:16around six months, Greg lost his job. Things began to change in their household as they had to adjust to
04:23a life without a lot of money. Beating Anna had been their number one priority, even if that meant not
04:29eating themselves. Greg spent every day trying to find a job and Sandy could see it was taking a toll
04:36on his mood and
04:37mental health. She had kept the little box that came in, so Sandy placed the anklet back in its box
04:43and put it in her
04:44purse. As soon as Greg would come home, she would go to the jeweler to get the anklet appraised. After
04:50two hours,
04:51her husband finally came home and took over the duty of caring for their daughter. Sandy quickly walked to the
04:58closest jewelry store. She directly walked over to the counter and asked if an appraiser was present at the store
05:04and there was. A few moments later, the appraiser arrived. The appraiser looked at the anklet with great
05:10interest interest. Sandy stood in silence, waiting patiently for him to say something, but the only sounds the
05:17man was making were, hmmmm, aha. After about ten minutes of intensely looking at the anklet, the appraiser
05:26suddenly looked up. I have good news and bad news. Usually, in situations like these, Andy always chose
05:33to hear the good news first. Well, but now that her life depended on it, she decided to hear the
05:39bad news
05:39first. That way, it could only get better. Bad news first, she said, her heart pounding in her chest.
05:46Well, it's the man began, but he got interrupted by a phone call. Well, Sandy asked as soon as he
05:53was done
05:53calling. The man thought about something for a second, then looked up at Sandy and simply said,
05:59I'll be right back. Before Sandy could say something or take back the anklet, the man disappeared into the
06:06back, taking the anklet with him. Andy stood alone in the store, confused by what had just happened.
06:12Many questions raised through SI's head, but one thing was sure she couldn't leave without the anklet.
06:17She listened carefully, hoping to he drop on his conversation in the back, but he closed the door
06:23behind him after a few. Then she heard the man talking in the room all the way to the end
06:29of the
06:29hallway. She quietly walked over to the door and pressed her ear against it. When she could finally
06:35understand what he was talking about, she knew it was bad news. Can I help you? A man asked her
06:42very loudly.
06:43Soon after the door opened and the appraiser appeared. What are you doing back here? He asked Sandy
06:48irritatedly. Sandy felt her face getting red. I have to go. She eventually lied, so I wanted to ask for
06:54my
06:54anklet back. The appraiser and the man exchanged looks. I'm sorry, but that won't be possible, the appraiser said.
07:03Sandy's eyes widened in shock. What? Why? She asked as she turned her head, looking at both men.
07:09I haven't sold you that anklet yet. It's still mine, she said, as she tried to barge through the door.
07:16Please wait inside the store. We will explain everything to you when we ourselves know more
07:22about it, to the man said, as he pointed Sandy in the direction of the store. Sandy sighed.
07:28She had no choice but to oblige. So, Sandy followed the man back into the store, while the appraiser
07:36went back into the room with the anklet. This time, Sandy wasn't left alone, as the other man stayed with
07:44her.
07:45My name is James. I'm the owner of the store, the man said with a slight smile.
07:50Isn't the anklet made out of solid gold? Sandy asked, not paying attention to what James just said.
07:58I mean, even I can see it is made out of some sort of gold, so what is so important
08:04about it?
08:05Did she said before James could answer. Well, me and Tertrano, it's a bit more complicated than you think.
08:11Yes, the anklet is made out of solid gold, but there is a bit more to what James said.
08:17This is practically stealing, you know, she said loudly.
08:21It's bright. I came to this jewelry store at the corner of the street close to my home on 8th
08:26Street
08:27to get my anklet appraised and hopefully sell it, but you guys are now almost holding me hostage in this
08:33plaque.
08:33James was clearly confused by her sudden outburst and how she said it, but he had no clue she only
08:39did it,
08:40so the operator on the phone knew where to send the police to.
08:43It was possible for the operator to think it was just a butt dial and ignore her call,
08:48but she oped by exaggerating the situation into a hostage situation. They wouldn't be able to ignore it.
08:55You called the police, James exclaimed, and just as he said that police sirens could be heard.
09:00Yes, and judging by the sound they are finally here, Sandy replied,
09:06I can't believe it, James said as he quickly ran through the door into the hallway.
09:10Dan, you have to hurry, he yelled at the appraiser.
09:13Andy waited by the door and tried to open it for the police to come in, but the door didn't
09:18budge.
09:18She realized James must have locked it while she was in the back.
09:22She waved at the police hoping they would see her, and luckily they did.
09:26Within seconds they broke down the door.
09:28The police walked out of the hallway with Dan and James handcuffed beside them.
09:33You should be the one in handcuffs, James angrily hissed at Sandy as he walked past her.
09:39Kay, after James and Dan were put inside the police car, another officer walked over to Sandy.
09:46Miss, I have to take this back to the station as evidence he said as he showed her the anklet.
09:51Sandy S.E.D., she had hoped she could take it home.
09:56When will I get it back? she asked.
09:58We have to interrogate everyone, including you.
10:01After that we will know more.
10:02The officer said.
10:04Sandy nodded.
10:05She followed the officer back to his car and drove with him to the police station in J.
10:09She couldn't believe her little trip to the jewelry store turned into this.
10:14Greg must be so worried, or...
10:17Sandy repeatedly said it was a gift from her late mother, but the police didn't seem to believe her.
10:23Then they suddenly said something that confused her.
10:26Did you know what it was when you brought it in? asked her.
10:30Why would I get it appraised if I know it's worth? Sandy responded.
10:34Sandy couldn't believe what she was hearing.
10:36What do you mean you have nothing to arrest them for?
10:38They kept me hostage in their jewelry store and wouldn't give back my anklet.
10:42The police officer let her vent for a second, and when she C.E.D. down, he explained everything to
10:48her.
10:48Dan acted so suspiciously because he recognized the material of the anklet, not because of the solid gold and its
10:56value, but because he had seen it before.
10:58Sandy was stunned. How could he have seen the anklet before?
11:02Could he have known her mother when she was still alive?
11:06Suddenly, Dan stepped forward.
11:08I recognize the anklet as I have one too well. My daughter has one.
11:13Sandy frowned.
11:15What are you saying? she asked Dan.
11:17Well, my mother gave me away when I was a baby, and she was only 16 when she gave birth
11:22to me.
11:23The only thing I had left from her was that anklet and her name.
11:27Still stunned by what just happened, she began to laugh and gave Dan a hug.
11:32They exchanged changed addresses and phone numbers to keep in touch, and they agreed to do a DNA test to
11:38be 100% sure if they really were half siblings.
11:41And as it turned out, Dan couldn't let Sandy sell the anklet, so he decided to lend her some money
11:47so they could get their life back on track.
11:49With that money, they were able to get through the hard times with enough food until Greg was able to
11:55find a new job.
11:56After that, they paid off their debts and were back to their old lives now with a family member richer.
12:02But, and I think that's what a real thing is.
12:02Let's get started.
12:02We'll talk about that.
