Chapter 50

Rachel had fallen asleep with her music still playing softly in the background. The melodic tunes of her favorite playlist filled the room, creating a peaceful ambiance as she drifted off into slumber. However, as the night wore on, the music began to buzz and crackle, the sound growing louder and more erratic.

Unbeknownst to Rachel, the noise from her malfunctioning speaker was not only disrupting her own sleep but also disturbing her neighbors. The sudden buzzing and crackling jolted them awake from their peaceful slumber, causing grumbles and curses to echo through the thin walls of the apartment building.

One particularly irate neighbor, Mr. Johnson, groaned as he rubbed his eyes and glanced at the clock on his bedside table. It was well past midnight, and he had an early morning meeting to attend. The incessant buzzing from Rachel's apartment was the last thing he needed.

With a heavy sigh, Mr. Johnson threw back the covers and made his way to Rachel's door. He knocked loudly, h