Alice's voice cracked with emotion as she spoke to Andrew. "Why would they do this? Just the other day, everyone found out about my mushroom allergy. It can't be a mistake. Someone added it intentionally," she said, tears rolling down her cheeks.

Despite Alice being aware that a foe was manipulating Monica to harm her, Andrew understood that she remained oblivious to the fact that her life was at stake.

Alice turned her gaze towards Andrew, who was deep in thought, his silence leading her to believe he was in shock.

"I can imagine, Andrew; you're probably bewildered or even questioning my sanity, but I thought long and hard before...