Love in the Limelight

Chapter 12
Seeing Astrid so chill, Gracie got antsy. They’re really gonna marry you off to that blockhead? How come you’re not worried at
all?”
“That’s their problem. None of my business!” Astrid did care, and she knew worrying wouldn’t help.
She didn’t believe that mother–daughter duo could force her into manlage
“Haha, Astrid, you’re something else. Let’s go. Fill treat you to some barbecuel Gracie sald, and with a shared laugh, they
headed out.
Just as they reached the BBQ joint, Astrid received a text. [‘Chief, I’ve fixed the character issue for you. Take care of yourself,
don’t let people take advantage of you!“]
Astrid. [‘Cut the crap, you want me to dock your pay?“]
Chad,[“Chief, that wasn’t me, someone else used my phone! If you’re gonna dock someone’s pay, dock theirs“]
Astrid slightly furrowed her brows, and after a while, a message from the director came in, “Astrid, this is Todd. After careful
consideration, I think this role suits you well. Monday morning at 10, please come to the company for the costume fitting.”
Chad was typically reliable
She was about to start filming, which meant she couldn’t work at the company anymore, so she needed to tell Gracle.
“Gracie, I’m about to start filming!” Astrid announced triumphantly.
Gracie replied calmly. “I might not be in the entertainment Industry, but I know the traps. Don’t count your chickens before they
hatch. You might even get replaced after an announcement, or have your scenes cut after filming!”
“Alright, can’t you have a little faith in me?” Astrid grumbled, getting a little excited, “Gracle, want me to autograph something for
you now? When I get famous, It’ll be worth something.”
Gracie slapped the table, “If you make it big, I’ll be your manager. We’ll split the profits.”
“Deal!” The two girls clinked their glasses and smiled.

An excited Astrid quickly posted a status on WhatsApp. “Audition passed, let’s go.” She had finally taken the first step, so she
was really happy.
As soon as she posted the message, people started liking and commenting. She clicked to see who it was, and it was Roman.
Thinking of him, Astrid cracked a small smile.
Gracie took a sip of her drink and suddenly remembered something a friend from the police station told her a few days ago. She
patted Astrid’s hand, “Astrid, my friend told me you returned another lost child to the police station. When will you stop doing
this? Remember when you returned that lost girl and the parents accused you of kidnapping her?”
Astrid’s gaze turned a bit melancholic.
“Astrid, it’s been over three years, you... Gracle couldn’t help but stop there. Three years ago, Astrid’s child was stolen from the
hospital.
At that time, Astrid was on the verge of collapse. Four days after her C–section, she braved the rain to look for her child, and
now she was left with persistent health issues. Ever since then, she had been extra attentive to lost children.
On the surface, it seemed like she had recovered, but Gracie knew that Astrid hadn’t forgotten her child.
“Let’s drop it, just eat...” Gracie couldn’t help but said to Astrid in the end, continuously adding meat to Astrid’s plate, “Cherish
these days when you can eat freely. When you officially debut, you’ll need to control your diet You’ll probably eat salads every
day.”