Astrid stood in front of her mirror, staring at her reflection as she dressed up.
The memory of Julian signing the divorce papers without a word still lingered, leaving her speechless and sad.
She sighed for the hundredth time and then picked up the divorce paper with the thought of dropping it in the marriage registry.
She felt it was time to move on, and her grandfather's timely invitation to visit his company was a welcome distraction.
As she applied her makeup, tears pricked at the corners of her eyes for the hundredth time.
She quickly dubbed them away, not wanting to ruin her makeup. Despite her efforts to manage her emotions, the pain still felt raw.
She had made him sign the papers after he did what she wanted. She had regretted her action, but it was the only way to free herself up from the sudden pain.
Just then, her phone rang, breaking the silence. She picked it up, and Maren's warm voice filled her ears.
