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!”
paused, her gaze deepening with concern. November marked the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death.
calling Yohannes, but his phone
with scattered books and lists. Leaning against
father had once promised to teach him.
lifted his gaze. His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed
hardened in a facade of strength. “How did
moving as if forcing out
on a book, but she regained her balance and quietly closed the door behind her. The
Madeline weaved through the stacks of books and finally sat beside
drink “I just needed a place to rest.
well–styled hair. “I asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen you remembers you. It wasn’t hard to
a sip of her drink, Madeline added. “The librarian said the book you were looking for is only in
her shoulder. His voice,
Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes,
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Chapter 153
down there on the isolated basement level, it felt l history records, that
like they were the
two people in the world. Aside from
quiet that their
out to me, Yohannes. I’ll
stay by his side. He feared that if they
Yohannes finally admitted to himself that he couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once
blinked in
into his palm. Her hand was soft, and
be mad at me“”
looked at her hand and gently squeezed back. “Of course not.
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