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!”
deepening with concern. November marked the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death.
but his phone
alone in a room filled with scattered books and lists. Leaning
father had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was never kept, and
with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At
his voice hardened in a facade of
moving as if forcing
a book, but she regained her balance and
in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books and finally sat
took the drink “I just needed a place to rest. You
hair. “I asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen you remembers you. It wasn’t hard to
librarian said the book you were looking for is
her shoulder. His voice,
unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed
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Chapter 153
the isolated basement level, it
like they were
in the world.
it was so quiet that their breathing was the
reach out to me, Yohannes.
first person to protect him–to stay by his side. He feared that if they became too close, he
he couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once watched her and Benjamin live their lives
blinked in confusion. “Once
into his palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly entwined with hers. “Will
be mad at me“”
back. “Of course not. I could
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