Astrid stepped into the office, and all eyes instinctively shifted toward her.
However, the gaze that once pierced her with hatred now held a mixture of fear and respect.
Astrid sensed the change in atmosphere immediately, feeling overwhelmed by their sudden shift.
She couldn't tell why they were acting this way but she loved it already.
She navigated through the room, her feet carrying her toward her familiar workspace.
There, she found Manny, whose expression hinted at a warm greeting. "Good morning," Astrid whispered, settling into her chair.
"Good morning to you too," Manny replied, her voice tinged with genuine warmth, a first in their interactions.
"Maybe she has thought of something else she has planned to do to her." Astrid thought.
But anyway Astrid's lips curled into a gentle smile as she turned on her computer.
