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!”

of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that the weight of the month was

tried calling Yohannes, but

with scattered books and lists.

his father had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was never kept, and the book had long been

eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his striking features looked

in a facade of strength. “How did

moving as if forcing out

book, 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 quietly.

a place to

to ruffle Yohannes‘ well–styled hair. “I asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen you remembers you. It wasn’t hard to

her drink, Madeline added. “The librarian said the book you were looking for

His voice, when it came, was

to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes, his long lashes trembling

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Chapter 153

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

they

the world. Aside from

it was so quiet that their breathing

me, you can always reach out to me, Yohannes. I’ll keep

nothing. Madeline 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 leave

Yohannes finally admitted to himself that he couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once watched her and

in confusion. “Once

palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers

be mad at me“”

and gently squeezed back. “Of course

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