#On a quiet Saturday morning, Emma discovered a small, intricately carved wooden box tucked away in the attic of her grandmother’s old house. It was nothing more than a simple object—a box with floral patterns and a tarnished brass clasp. Curious, she carefully lifted the lid, expecting to find dust or forgotten trinkets.

Inside, there was a neatly folded letter and a faded photograph. The photograph showed a young couple, smiling and standing in front of a modest cottage. Emma’s grandmother and a man she didn’t recognize. The letter, dated 1945, was...