Chapter 75


    “Cut the crap. are you gonna help me or not? Ashid changed the subject, her eyes as cold as ice “Dale,


    if you consider me a friend, then drop the subject of that guy. Or else I’ll get pissed.”


    “Alright I’m sorry” Dale realized he had upset Astrid and quickly added. ‘Til just say this onest time


    That guy won’t let you off easily


    “If he dares toe at me I’ll fight him tooth and nail Now let’s drop it. I have a few scenes to shoot


    today and Tve got stuff to do afterward. You can stay here for now and we’ll talk more tomorrow.” Astrid


    stood up and left


    Dale watched her rush off, swallowing the words he was about to say


    After all this time she was still as headstrong as ever Whatever, they were friends through thick and


    thin. After all, he owed his life to her. So, he could only spoil her


    Dale sat on the sofa and pulled out his phone to y some games Astrid reappeared in the doorway.


    “You know what they say, quarrels between lovers are the renewal of love. How long are you nning


    to give him the silent treatment?”


    “Astrid, do you still want my help? Dale retorted grumpily


    Astrid just shrugged, “Just forget I said anything”


    These two were such a handful


    A few minutester, Astrid arrived at the shooting location.


    Todd noticed her off–kilter demeanor and voiced his concern, ‘Astrid, are you feeling unwell?”


    Im fine Director Let’s get started Astrid took a deep breath and shed Todd a smile.


    Todd nodded, but he was still worried. However, as soon as he yelled “action“, Astrid was back in the


    zone.


    The scene was her character’s first encounter with her love interest. She perfectly embodied the


    shyness and anticipation of a young girl falling in love for the first time. The chemistry between her and


    her co–star was palpable and their sweet atmosphere had the crew’s hearts racing.


    “They are so adorable together.”


    “Oh my god, I’m a girl, and even I’m smitten with Astrid!”


    “She’s so beautiful that she looks great from every angle. Such delicate skin and such a tall figure!”


    By the time they wrapped up, it was already past nine in the evening. Astrid checked her phone to find


    a string of messages from Roman, all asking when she would be back.


    “Tm on my way” Astrid sent a voice message, then headed towards the parking lot. From a distance,


    she saw Ello standing by the car, watching her.


    Thinking back to their argument earlier, Astrid felt a bit awkward, “Did you leave Roman at the hotel?”


    “I have someone looking after him; don’t worry.” Ello opened the car door for her.


    “Oh.” Astrid got into the car, and as Elio reached over to fasten her seatbelt, she quickly stopped him,


    “Mr. Lampard, I can do it myself.”


    Elio didn’t exactly enjoy being referred to as Mr. Lampard by her. It felt too formal and distant.


    The ride was silent.


    Astrid was unusually quiet today, her gaze fixed outside the window, seeming a bit lonesome.


    Did something happen today that upset you?” Ello finally broke the silence after a while.


    Astrid looked forlorn as she softly said, “I just found out someone very important to me has left this


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    world.”


    Elio could tell she was trying to keep her emotions in check. Her hand, resting on herp, clenched


    tightly as she spoke.


    That person must have meant a lot to her….


    The light turned red, and the car came to a stop.


    Rain began to fall outside. The windshield wipers swished back and forth, and Astrid watched the


    droplets slide down the window, quietly saying, “Mr. Lampard, you must find Roman’s mother.”


    She knew the pain of losing a loved one all too well. No matter how much she cared for Roman, she


    could never rece his birth mother.