He looked at Kiran. "Thank you, Kiran! I know what to do now."
Kiran scratched his cheek, feeling awkward by the sudden gratitude. "No, I just said my opinion. If it helped you, then I'm glad."
He was genuinely concerned that anything he said might exacerbate the situation. Considering it was a significant issue involving Astrid's family, he worried that offering the wrong advice, as an outsider, could only harm Astrid further. That's why he's relieved he could offer help.
"Then I'll excuse myself for a moment," Astrid said before standing up.