When Jess’s frosty mother-in-law, Debbie, gifted her stunning yellow heels for her birthday, Jess felt uneasy but accepted them, hoping for a truce. Days later, preparing for a business trip to Chicago, she reluctantly wore the shoes.
At airport security, something felt off in her left shoe. TSA discovered a hidden compartment with herbs. Though not illegal, the incident left Jess embarrassed and shaken.
Back home, Jess had the herbs analyzed—mugwort, yarrow, and St. John’s Wort, linked to folk magic for severing ties. She realized Debbie wasn’t framing her but likely trying to curse her.
Jess shared everything with her husband, Arthur, who was outraged. “You’re my family, Jess. She’s crossed the line,” he said, promising to confront Debbie.
Reassured, Jess knew their marriage was stronger for it. From that moment, she vowed to stay cautious with Debbie’s “gifts.”
