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!”

her gaze deepening with concern. November marked the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that the weight of the month was bearing down on

tried calling Yohannes, but

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

the fairy tale his father had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was never kept, and the book

eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his

his voice hardened in a facade of strength.

throat moving as if forcing

foot catching on a book, but she regained her balance

hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of

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

up to ruffle Yohannes‘ well–styled hair. “I asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s

the book you were looking for is only in

fearrel toward Madeline, resting his head on her shoulder. His

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

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Chapter 153

isolated basement level, it felt l history records, that

like they were

in the world.

moment, it was so quiet that their breathing was

you can always reach out to

He feared that if they became too close, he would become dependent on her

to himself that he couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I

in confusion. “Once

palm. Her hand was soft, and his

be mad at me“”

at her hand and gently squeezed back. “Of course not. I could never

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