HER MELTDOWN

Astrid burst out of the car the moment Julian pulled up, her heels clicking on the pavement as she stormed towards her apartment. 

Julian quickly followed with concern etched on his face. "Astrid, what's wrong?" he called out, his voice laced with worry.

Astrid spun around, her eyes blazing with anger. She smacked Julian across the face, the sound echoing through the night air. "You bastard!" she spat, her voice trembling with rage.

Julian stood there, his face stinging from the slap, but he didn't react. Astrid smacked him again, her hands shaking with fury. "You fucking asshole! You slept with her, even when we were married!" she screamed, her eyes welling up with tears.

Julian's face contorted in pain, but he didn't defend himself. Instead, he gently grabbed Astrid's hands, trying to calm her down.

 "Astrid, please listen..." But she pushed him away, her eyes flashing with anger.