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!”

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

calling Yohannes, but

scattered books and lists.

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

his gaze. His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his striking features looked fragile

hardened in a facade of strength.

throat moving as if forcing out his next

room, her foot catching on a book, but she regained her balance and quietly closed the door

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

the drink “I just needed a place to rest. You still haven’t told me how you found

asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen you remembers you. It wasn’t hard to

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

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

to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed

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Chapter 153

isolated basement level, it felt l

like they

in the world. Aside from

it was so quiet that their breathing was the only

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

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

“Maddie… I once… He had once watched

Madeline blinked in confusion.

palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly entwined with

be mad at me“”

“Of course not. I could never be angry

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