Chapter 53: Unexpectedly and Shocking

The summer evening was quiet and serene, with the sun setting gently over New Haven. I was in the kitchen, preparing a simple dinner for Jason and me. The aroma of fresh basil and garlic wafted through the air, creating a comforting ambiance in our apartment. I was humming softly to myself, a tune that had been stuck in my head all day, when I heard Jason’s phone ring in the living room. He answered it immediately, his voice a mix of surprise and curiosity. "Hey, Mike! What's up?" I couldn’t hear Mike’s response, but Jason’s expression shifted from curiosity to confusion and then to shock. He stood up from the couch, pacing slightly as he listened intently. I tried to focus on chopping vegetables, but my attention kept drifting back to Jason. "Wait, what?" Jason’s voice was louder now, filled with disbelief. "Rachel? You mean your Rachel is the same Rachel I dated?" I froze, my hand hovering over the cutting board. This was unexpected. I never thought Rachel, the one that has casue