C14 Ethan Watches Her Change

The Han estate was mostly asleep when Rachel returned.

It was just after midnight.

No lights in the hallway. No staff in sight. The security team knew better than to question her schedule.

She stepped out of her heels before she even crossed the threshold of the east wing suite. Her coat hung from her arm. Her blouse was wrinkled. Her hair no longer perfect.

She looked… undone.

But not weak