Brian took his bowl of congee as usual, while Mrs. Olsen watched him cautiously as he picked up the spoon.

Jocelyn, having caught a whiff of a strange odor while serving the food, had initially dismissed it as a fleeting sensation.

But when the smell persisted, she asked Mrs. Olsen if she had been taking any medication recently.

Mrs. Olsen hesitated before replying, “I haven’t.”

She then remembered, “I’ve been having trouble sleeping, so I’ve been taking some medicine.”

Jocelyn nodded, choosing not to press the matter further. Seeing Jocelyn's calm demeanor, Mrs. Olsen felt reassured.

“I’ve lost an earring. Could you help me find it in the room?” Jocelyn...