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

calling Yohannes, but his phone

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

fingers grazed the pages–it was the fairy tale his father had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was never

with unslsed tears. At

hardened in a

his throat moving as if forcing out

on a book, but she regained her balance and quietly closed the door behind

hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books

needed a place to

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

said the book you were looking for is only

fearrel toward Madeline, resting his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came,

Madeline was unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes

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Chapter 153

basement level, it felt l history records, that floor held only an old

like they were the

the world.

it was so quiet that their

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

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

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

blinked in confusion. “Once

squeezed Madeline’s hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was

be mad at me“”

gently squeezed back. “Of course not. I could never be angry

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