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!”

with concern. November marked the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that the weight of the

Madeline tried calling Yohannes, but his phone was turned

with scattered books and lists. Leaning against a bookshelf, his

the pages–it was the fairy tale his father had once promised to

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

his voice hardened in a facade of strength. “How did

his throat moving as if forcing out

her foot catching on a book, but she regained her balance and quietly closed the door behind her. The

of hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books and finally

the drink “I just needed a place to rest. You still haven’t

stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen you

Madeline added. “The librarian said the book you were looking

shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse. You won’t

respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his

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Chapter 153

basement level, it felt l history records, that floor held only an

they were

two people in the

quiet that their breathing was the only

out

nothing. Madeline was the first person to protect him–to stay by his side. He feared that if

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

Madeline blinked in confusion. “Once

hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly entwined with hers.

be mad at me“”

squeezed back. “Of course not. I could

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