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!”

November marked the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that the weight of the month was bearing down

tried calling Yohannes, but his phone was turned

basement, Yohannes sat alone in a room filled with scattered books and lists. Leaning against

pages–it was the fairy tale his father had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was

rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his

his voice hardened in a facade of

moving as if

book, but she regained her balance and quietly closed the door behind her. The space

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

a place to rest. You still

up to ruffle Yohannes‘ well–styled hair. “I asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone

book

toward Madeline, resting his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse.

to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes,

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Chapter 153

on the isolated basement level, it felt l

like they were the

in the

that their breathing was the

me, you can always reach out to

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

regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once watched

blinked in confusion.

hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was

be mad at me“”

at her hand and gently squeezed back. “Of

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