As Astrid stepped toward her granddad's ward, her eyes widened in surprise at the sight of the numerous men in black, stationed like sentinels by the door.
Their imposing presence seemed to command respect, and they bowed in unison, as they acknowledged Astrid's arrival.
"Welcome Madame!" they all let out in unison. A warm smile spread across her face and was filled with gratitude toward her husband, who had promised to ensure her grandfather's safety.
Astrid's thoughts drifted to Julian, She pulled out her phone, her fingers moving deftly as she dialed his number.
As she waited for him to answer, she walked into her grandfather's wards but paused when she saw her grandfather surrounded by familiar faces.
Julian sat beside her grandfather, his eyes locked onto hers as she approached.