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!”
marked the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that the
Yohannes, but his
the library basement, Yohannes sat alone in a room filled with scattered books and lists. Leaning
promised to teach him. However, the promise was never kept, and the
His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his striking features looked fragile beneath the faint glimmer of
voice hardened in a facade of strength. “How did
moving
book, but she
drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of
“I just needed a place to
“I asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s
“The librarian said the book you were
his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came,
of how to 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
felt like they
the world. Aside from
it was so quiet that their breathing was the
can always reach out to me, Yohannes. I’ll keep you company.” Madeline
nothing. Madeline was the first person to protect him–to stay by his side. He feared that
down, Yohannes finally admitted to himself that he couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once
blinked in confusion.
squeezed Madeline’s hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was
be mad at me“”
gently squeezed back. “Of course not. I could
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