Rachel had been in recovery for over a month by that point. Her physical state had gotten better but the emotional toll breaking a bond took on someone was unbelievably harsh. She was unstable at best. It was hard for everyone around her to see her in such a state.
Fortunately, no one had to worry that her job was being done poorly. Sophia was more adept in that work than Luca could ever have predicted.
Who was once so innocent blossomed in front of Luca and he was witnessing a side of his girlfriend he didn't think was possible. She was becoming more confident in her abilities and there was a slight sternness to the way she handled people in the office.
She was never rude but her sweetness was becoming more blunt. Verbal jabs were presented with honey that made them hurt less, but her words at times were still blows nonetheless.
