Turning pale
Mark hesitated for a moment before opening the box. His heart raced as he pried open the cardboard flap, expecting to see matches inside. However, the contents shocked him. Inside the old box was another, more ornate container. It looked expensive and out of place in a truck. With trembling hands, Mark opened the smaller box—and his face turned pale instantly when he saw what was inside. His pulse quickened with disbelief.
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