The room was still silent, the only sound being Astrid's muffled sobs as she lay in Julian's arms.
The tension was noticeable, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the door, waiting for the doctor's update.
Astrid recalled she was crying in Julian's arms and quickly raised her head from Julian.
Her eyes were red and puffy, her face streaked with tears. She had seen the flatline on the monitor and the frantic movements of the doctors, and she couldn't shake off the feeling of dread.
Just then, the door opened, and Josh walked out, his face pale and drawn. Leila rushed to his side, with her fake concern.
"Honey, you look pale. What's wrong?" she asked.
Astrid's eyes narrowed as she glared at Josh. She scoffed at them both.
"You're worried about him? After what he did to my mother?"
"Excuse me?" Josh let out not even a single worry in his tone.
In a flash, Astrid was out of Julian's arms, her eyes blazing with fury.
