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!”

November marked the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that the weight of the month was bearing down on

Madeline tried calling Yohannes, but his

library basement, Yohannes sat alone in a room filled with scattered books and

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

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

hardened in a facade of strength.

his throat moving as

a book, but she regained

in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books and finally sat beside

to rest. You still haven’t told

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

of her drink, Madeline added. “The librarian said the book

head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse. You

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

12.13 PM C

Chapter 153

room was cold, and down there on the isolated basement level, it felt l history records, that floor held

they were the

people in the world.

so quiet that

me, you can always reach out to me, Yohannes. I’ll keep you company.”

protect him–to stay by his side. He feared that if

down, Yohannes finally admitted to himself that he couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He

Madeline blinked in confusion.

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

be mad at me“”

back. “Of

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255