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!”

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

Yohannes, but his phone

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

the pages–it was the fairy tale his father had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was never kept, and the book had long been

Madeline found Yohannes, he lifted his gaze. His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears.

voice hardened in a facade

quickly averted his gaze, his throat moving

catching on a book, but she regained her balance and

weaved through the stacks of books

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

said the book you were looking for is only in the storage room, so I came to

head on her shoulder. His voice, when

off guard. Madeline was unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes, his long lashes trembling

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Chapter 153

and down there on the isolated basement level, it

like they were

the world. Aside

quiet that their breathing was the only

you need me, you can always reach out

the first person 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

to himself that he couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once

in

Yohannes squeezed Madeline’s hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly entwined with

be mad at me“”

squeezed back. “Of course not. I could

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