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.

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.

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,

his striking features looked fragile beneath

averted his gaze, his throat moving as

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

of hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books and finally sat

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

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

her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse. 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

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basement level, it felt I history records, that floor held

like they were the

the world.

moment, it was so quiet that their breathing was the

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

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

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

in confusion.

nothing." Yohannes squeezed Madeline's hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was

be mad at me""

squeezed back. "Of course not.

smiled bitterly. "But

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

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