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 bearing down on him

Madeline tried calling Yohannes, but his phone was turned

in a room filled with scattered books and lists.

promised to teach him. However,

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

a facade of strength. “How did

gaze, his throat moving as if forcing

her foot catching on a book, but she regained her balance and

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

to rest. You still haven’t told me how

up 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

drink, Madeline added. “The librarian said the book you were looking for is only in the storage room, so

on her shoulder. His voice, when it

how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes,

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and down there on the isolated basement level, it felt l

they

two people in the world. Aside from

so quiet that

you can always reach out to me, Yohannes.

nothing. Madeline was the first person to protect him–to stay by his side. He feared that if they became too close,

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

Madeline blinked in

nothing.” Yohannes squeezed Madeline’s hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft,

be mad at me“”

squeezed back. “Of course not. I could never be

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