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.

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 calling Yohannes, but his phone

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

His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his striking features looked fragile beneath the faint glimmer of sorrow words, his voice hardened in a facade of

quickly averted his gaze, his throat moving as if forcing

room, her foot catching on a book, but she regained her balance

hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books and finally sat beside

just needed a place to rest. You still haven't

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 looking for is only in the

looking Caught off guard. Madeline was unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes, his long lashes

Chapter 153

it felt I history records, that floor held only an old storage

felt like they

in the world.

that moment, it was so quiet that their breathing was the only sound

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

nothing. Madeline was the first person to protect him-to stay by his side. He feared that if they became too close,

his regrets. "Maddie... I once...

blinked in confusion. "Once

squeezed Madeline's hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly entwined with

be mad at me""

her hand and gently squeezed back. "Of course not. I could never

"But I crossed

be fine, Madeline reassured him gently.

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