Alice’s worn-out clothes spark criticism from her adoptive mother, who harshly reminds her of her place and refuses to let her wear nice dresses. Despite Alice’s hard work and pleas, the mother treats her coldly, heightening Alice’s struggle. Suddenly, the mother announces a shopping trip and orders a household helper to prepare Alice for it. However, someone close to Alice suspects this gesture is a manipulative ploy to lower her defenses rather than genuine kindness. The episode ends with a looming sense of mistrust and unresolved tension over the mother’s true intentions.