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!”

paused, her gaze deepening with concern. November marked the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death.

but his phone

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

tale his father had once promised to teach him. However, the promise

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

in a facade of strength.

his gaze, his throat moving as if

stepped into the room, her foot catching on a book, but she regained her balance and quietly closed

hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of

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

asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen you remembers

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

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

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Chapter 153

it felt l history records, that floor held

felt like they

people in the world. Aside from the

it was so quiet that their breathing was

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

protect him–to stay by his side. He feared that if they became too close, he would become

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

in confusion. “Once

Her hand was soft, and his

be mad at me“”

“Of course not. I could never

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