Jess thought it was just some sort of odd coincidence. But when she had the herbs tested later, the results shocked her. The herbs were used in folk magic, specifically rituals meant to sever relationships.Horrified, Jess realized that Debbie hadn’t tried to frame her—she had tried to curse her. Devastated, Jess told Arthur,

who was equally shocked but resolved. He immediately called his mother, demanding that she confess and apologize. He made it clear that until she did, she wasn’t welcome in their lives. The shoes stayed tucked in their closet, a silent reminder that even a seemingly innocent gift could carry dark and dangerous intentions.