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!”
the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that the weight of the month
Madeline tried calling Yohannes, but his
and lists. Leaning against a bookshelf, his body curled slightly as he flipped
grazed the pages–it was the fairy tale his father had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was never kept,
red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his striking
in a facade of strength. “How did
moving
foot catching on a book, but she regained her balance and
cups of hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks
just needed a place to rest. You still haven’t told me how
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
she had taken a sip of her drink, Madeline added. “The librarian said the book
resting his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was
to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes, his long
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it
they
two people in the
was so quiet that their breathing
always reach out to me, Yohannes. I’ll
said nothing. Madeline was the first person to protect him–to stay by his side. He feared that if they
he couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once watched her
in
Her hand was soft,
be mad at me“”
at her hand and gently squeezed back. “Of course
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