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.

Jasper sighed. “The concert is 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!”

the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that

but his

alone in a room filled with scattered books and lists. Leaning against a bookshelf, his body curled slightly as he flipped through

fingers grazed the pages–it was the fairy tale his father had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was never

His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with

in a facade

moving as if forcing out his

a book, but she regained her balance and quietly closed the door

cups of hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of

took the drink “I just needed a place to rest. You still haven’t told me how you

You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s

said the book you were looking

his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse. You won’t always come

Madeline was unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes, his long lashes trembling slightly:

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Chapter 153

on the isolated basement level, it felt l history records, that floor held

they were the

the world. Aside from

moment, it was so quiet that

you need me, you can always reach out to me, Yohannes. I’ll keep you company.” Madeline

first person to protect him–to stay by his side. He feared that

“Maddie… I once… He had once watched her and Benjamin live their lives from

Madeline blinked in confusion. “Once

squeezed Madeline’s hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft, and

be mad at me“”

“Of course not. I could never be angry with

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