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 on him
calling Yohannes, but his phone
filled with scattered books and lists. Leaning against a bookshelf, his body curled slightly as he
had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was never kept, and the
gaze. His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his striking features looked
a facade of strength.
throat moving as if forcing out
but she regained her balance and quietly closed the door
of hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books and finally sat beside Yohannes quietly.
just needed a place to rest.
asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen you
of her drink, Madeline added. “The librarian said the book
toward Madeline, resting his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse. You won’t always
respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes, his long lashes trembling slightly:
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Chapter 153
it felt l history records, that floor held only an
felt like they
people in the world. Aside
quiet that their breathing was the only sound
can always reach out
He feared
forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once watched her and Benjamin
Madeline blinked in confusion.
pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft, and
be mad at me“”
gently squeezed back. “Of course not. I could never
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