Christopher couldn’t stop frowning.

Why did Astrid come back right now? I heard she worked as a war correspondent for a few years.

Christopher typed out a reply: I’ll do my best to be a good friend to her.

Osvald: It’s up to you. I just want you to keep an eye on her. That’s it.

Christopher let out a cold snort.

 

Is he saying that I’m overthinking?

Christopher went to watch the live stream and happened to see Kathleen bringing Astrid to their rooms.

“This is your room. Nancy and I are living on this floor, so if you need any help, just let us know.” Kathleen was both gentle and thoughtful.

Astrid chuckled. “All right. This is my first time on a variety show, so I’m completely baffled. Please let me know if I do anything wrong!”

“This is my first time, too.” A smile nudged Kathleen’s lips. “We can learn together.”

“Sure,” Astrid replied cheerfully. “I worked as a war correspondent overseas previously. A year ago, a grenade splinter cut across my forehead, and I nearly lost my life. I was traumatized and ended up coming home.”

Kathleen nodded in acknowledgment.

She actually didn’t want to ask personal questions, for she knew how to respect someone else’s privacy.

Now that Astrid chose to reveal everything herself, Kathleen had to play along. “You did great.”

“If I don’t do it, someone else will,” Astrid responded. “It might be dangerous, but I think it’s a meaningful job. Compared to normal jobs, I think mine is far more significant.”

“Every job has its own significance,” Kathleen told her.

Astrid met her gaze thoughtfully. “You’re right.”

“Let’s head down to join everyone downstairs.” Kathleen smiled.

Astrid nodded and reached out to take Kathleen’s hand. “Oh, your hand is soft, unlike mine. I didn’t get to take care of my hands previously, so they are pretty rough.”

Kathleen’s lips curved. “You can start now. Your hands will be like mine soon.”

you say.” Astrid’s lips

of them headed

I felt really uncomfortable after hearing Astrid’s

seemed to be mocking

She was just lamenting how hard her life used to be. I can’t believe you interpreted her words

honest. She revealed her identity outright so that Kathleen wouldn’t misunderstand

don’t think there’s anything wrong with Astrid’s remarks.

Kathleen’s right. Every job has its own hardship.

Kathleen’s hand was. She even said her

began

the comments as

shooting went

coming for dinner that night and they should pay extra attention to

didn’t mention how special

at that piece of

deliberately, “Kathleen, who do you think

shook her head.

know who they are,” Astrid

calm as she replied, “Why would I know when none of you

gave her

dinner alone tonight?”

for a

suggest otherwise, but I’m a

what if you have the potential to be a good wife and mother? Is that something that is worth bragging about? That

you handle everything alone. You and Kathleen should work together,” Steve

that Kathleen’s a great cook. I shall take the opportunity to learn from her!” Astrid

prepare our own signature dishes for dinner,” Kathleen suggested nonchalantly.

a pause, Astrid

sometime later,” Kathleen assured her with a

Astrid pursed her lips.

What an inconspicuous retort.

shot a look at Astrid and sneered

Kathleen turned around and went

Astrid went after her.

happily, “What a wide kitchen. I just realized that there

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