Chapter 155

A few students gathered at a distance. When they saw Madeline walk into the film set, whispers quickly spread through the crowd.

"Isn't she the Freshman campus belle? What's she doing on set?"

"Could she be acting?"

"Maybe just a background actor.

"No way! I checked the cast list, and Madeline's the second female lead!"

"What? She joined the entertainment industry?"

Everyone was shocked. Unaware of the growing chatter, Madeline greeted the crew warmly.

Meanwhile, Yohannes was aloof and distant, visibly in a low mood Jasper whispered something to him, but Yohannes responded with clear Impatience.

Madeline went straight to the dressing room. By the time she emerged, Yohannes was already gone.

After completing her morning scenes, Madeline stomped her feet against the cold, shivering slightly. The weather was particularly frigid.

Malcolm waved. "Maddie, good work. Go get some rest. It's freezing today

Madeline responded with a hum and rubbed her hands together, waring her cheeks before heading into the lounge

"Maddie, you're just in time." Jasper was in the lounge, frowning. He was relieved to see Madeline

"What's wrong?" Madeline asked.

has been exhausted. His mood's been off, and now, he's wandered off somewhere. I can't reach him. Could you try contacting him!" Madeline paused, her gaze deepening with concern. November marked the anniversary

alone in a room filled with scattered books and lists. Leaning against a bookshelf, his body curled slightly as he flipped through a book. Yohannes fingers grazed the pages-it was the fairy tale his father had once promised to

rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his striking features looked fragile beneath the faint

quickly averted his gaze, his throat moving as if forcing out his

room, her foot catching on a book, but she regained her balance and quietly closed the door behind her.

in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks

"I just needed a place to rest. You still haven't told me how you found

you down" After she had taken a sip of her drink, Madeline added. "The librarian

won't always come looking Caught

Chapter 153

was cold, and down there on the isolated basement level, it felt I history records, that floor held

felt like they were

two people in the world. Aside from

that their breathing was

me, you can always reach out to me, Yohannes. I'll keep you company." Madeline

protect him-to stay by his side. He feared that if they became too close, he would become dependent on her and unable

finally admitted to himself that he couldn't forget his regrets. "Maddie... I once... He

Madeline blinked in confusion. "Once

into his palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly entwined with hers.

be mad at me""

and gently squeezed back. "Of course not. I

"But I

be fine, Madeline reassured him gently. "How

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