Miles and Julian stood frozen, astonished by Astrid's sudden outburst.
"Stay away! I am no longer interested in your stupid job!" Astrid yelled, her voice trembling with rage.
She forcefully pushed them out of her room, slamming the door shut behind them.
Julian remained speechless, his eyes fixed on the closed door, while Miles turned to Julian, expecting to see anger, but instead found a smirk spreading across his face.
"You are not mad she slapped you?" Miles asked, not believing the situation.
Julian's smirk deepened. "It's surprising." Miles shook his head, still stunned. "Yeah, really surprising."
Miles sighed, glancing toward Astrid's door. "She needs comfort, but she doesn't have anyone to give it to her, since her husband is a douchebag."
Julian's gaze snapped to Miles, his expression intense.
"You can leave. I will take care of her," Julian said, and then Miles patted Julian's shoulder before walking away.
