Astrid sat in her seat, her expression clouded with worry. The thought of Mattie's predicament weighed heavily on her mind, and the fact that she needed to also keep it a secret only added to her distress.
As she lifted her coffee mug to her lips, a sudden snap of fingers broke the silence. Astrid's gaze shifted to the intruder, and her eyes met Miles' charming smile.
"Hi, Gorgeous," Miles said, his voice dripping with warmth.
Astrid's response was guarded. "Good morning." Her tone betrayed her unease, and Miles's brow furrowed.
"Is everything okay?" Miles asked, noticing Astrid's reserved call response.
Astrid's eyes widened as she shook her head, attempting to brush off her concerns. "How's Mattie?" she inquired, diverting attention from her troubles.
Miles
smile faltered, and his expression turned somber. "To be honest, she's not doing well."
