Chapter 26 Echoes Of The Past

The ride to Ethan’s penthouse was smooth at first, with only the occasional flicker of distant lightning in the sky. Emily stared out the window, resting her head against the cool glass as the city lights blurred past. Ethan sat beside her in the back of the car, silent but seemingly lost in thought. He had barely said a word since they left, and Emily could sense the weight on his shoulders. As they neared the penthouse, the sky grew darker, thick clouds rolling in like waves crashing over the city skyline. The first raindrops hit the car windshield, and Emily felt a shiver run down her spine. The night was about to take an unexpected turn.