Ethan took the last subway home from Elise's place.
As soon as he stepped into the lobby of his apartment building, he felt someone's gaze on him.
Following the stare, Ethan's expression turned to one of surprise.
Was that… Sophia?
Was she waiting here for him?
And there was something about her presence—an unusually heavy vibe that made the air feel thick.
So, naturally, Ethan pretended not to see her. He acted like nothing was out of the ordinary and headed straight for the elevator.
But before he could make it, Sophia got up from the couch in the waiting area and cut him off.
Ethan, trying to play it cool, gave her a casual nod and greeted her, "Sophia, out so late? Not heading home yet?"
Even Sophia was caught off guard by how nonchalant he was, as if this was just a normal, everyday encounter. And in that brief moment of hesitation, Ethan made a break for it, sprinting toward the elevator at full speed.