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.

I can't reach him. Could you try contacting him!" Madeline paused, her gaze deepening with concern. November marked the anniversary of Yohannes' parents death. It seemed that the weight of the month

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 teach him. However, the promise was never kept, and the book had

found Yohannes, he lifted his gaze. His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his striking features looked

gaze, his throat moving as if forcing

but she regained her balance and quietly closed the door behind her.

two cups of hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books and finally sat beside Yohannes

place to rest.

down" After she had taken a sip of her

Madeline, resting his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse. You won't always come looking Caught off guard.

Chapter 153

the isolated basement level, it

they were the

the

quiet that their breathing was the only

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

his side. He feared that if they became too close, he would become dependent on her and unable

himself that he couldn't forget his regrets. "Maddie... I once... He had

in confusion.

pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft,

be mad at me""

gently squeezed back. "Of course not. I could never

"But I

fine, Madeline reassured him gently.

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