#Chapter 215: Something is Rotten

Abby Today has been a whirlwind of frustration and disappointment. After the health inspector shut down my restaurant and the news media turned against me, I know I have to do something. I can’t just sit around and let my reputation crumble without a fight. So, I decide to take matters into my own hands and try to unravel the mystery behind the string of unfortunate incidents that have befallen my business. I’ve been pacing back and forth in my living room for nearly an hour, pondering how to go about this. My phone has practically been ringing nonstop, and finally, I decide to answer it with a sigh. It’s Chloe. “What is it?” I bark, far more sharply than I meant to. Chloe pauses for a moment, and I can tell she’s perturbed. “Abby, honey,” she finally says in a cautious tone, “are you okay?” I stop my pacing, chewing my lower lip. “Well, not really,” I admit with a wry chuckle. “This is bullshit. All of it.” “I know,” Chloe says with a sigh. “How are you holding up?” I pause