This article is about a completely different plot — where Rachel doesn’t run away to heal, but returns to Bayview with the purpose of finding out who is behind the manipulation of her family.

The episode opens with Rachel appearing in Bayview in a dark hoodie, her eyes sharp as if she has a dangerous plan.

Bayview is usually quiet — but Rachel’s appearance literally causes chaos.

On the first day, she stops Sophia in the hallway and asks directly: “Who do you work for?”

Sophia is surprised, steps back, pretends to laugh, but Rachel doesn’t let her run. She presses Sophia against the wall: “Stop lying to me. I know you’re the one who sent fake information to my family.”

Sophia initially appears weak, but spoilers reveal: she is not a victim. Behind Sophia is an organization that specializes in exploiting information from powerful families in Salem. Rachel is just a piece of meat in their eyes.

The episode pushes the drama when Sophia suddenly turns around, smirking: “You think I’m afraid of you? I’m just a lost child.” And Rachel — who is trying to keep her composure — pushes Sophia away and walks away. But in her eyes, there is something very different: no longer fear, but the will to survive.

Brady is also dragged into the storm at this time. He receives an anonymous video: Rachel is arguing with Sophia, and the sender notes: “Do you think your daughter is safe?” Brady pales, immediately rushes to Bayview. But when he gets there, the doctor says: “Rachel is not here.”

Just then, Brady’s phone rings. It’s Rachel. Her voice was low, cold, like someone running: “Don’t go to Bayview. I’m after someone else. I can’t let you get dragged into it.” Then she hung up.

Brady stood frozen. He knew Rachel was in danger. He also knew Sophia was the key — and if Sophia showed up, Rachel would have no way back.

The big plot twist of the episode: Sophia was caught secretly meeting a strange man in front of Bayview. The man gave her an envelope — inside was a list of people who “can control Rachel.” They were planning to turn Rachel into a pawn — or get rid of her if she became uncontrollable.

The episode took a dramatic turn when Rachel overheard the conversation. She hid behind the wall, clutching her phone, recording every word. But just as she was about to leave — the strange man turned around, spotted her. Rachel ran down the dark Bayview hallway, footsteps echoing, breathing heavily.