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.

coming up, and Yohannes 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 of Yohannes' parents death. It seemed that the weight of the month was bearing down on him again. Concerned, Madeline tried

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 striking features looked fragile beneath the faint glimmer of sorrow words, his

throat moving as if

she regained her balance and quietly closed

drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books and finally sat beside Yohannes quietly.

a place to rest. You still haven't told me how you found

asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who's seen you remembers you. It wasn't hard to track. you down" After she had taken a sip of her drink, Madeline added. "The librarian said the book you were

You won't always come looking Caught off guard. Madeline was unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes, his long lashes trembling slightly: Madeline thes 12.13

Chapter 153

down there on the isolated basement level, it felt I history records,

felt like they were the

people in the world. Aside from the

quiet that their breathing was the

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

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

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

in confusion. "Once

nothing." Yohannes squeezed Madeline's hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly entwined with hers.

be mad at me""

squeezed back. "Of course not. I could

smiled bitterly. "But I crossed the

It'll be fine, Madeline reassured him gently. "How about after filming tonight, I treat you

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