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!”

with concern. November marked the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that the weight of

Yohannes, but

with scattered books and lists. Leaning against a bookshelf, his body

to teach him. However, the promise was never kept, and

found Yohannes, he lifted his gaze. His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his striking features looked fragile beneath the

hardened in a facade of strength.

his gaze, his throat moving as

book, but she regained

weaved through the stacks of books and finally sat

took the drink “I just needed a place to rest. You

up 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 to track. you

added. “The librarian said the book you were looking for is

toward Madeline, resting his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse. You won’t

guard. Madeline was unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes

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Chapter 153

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

like they were

people in the world.

so quiet that their breathing was

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

to protect him–to stay by his side. He feared that if they became too close, he would become dependent on her and unable to leave

couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once watched her

blinked in

hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers

be mad at me“”

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

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