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

Madeline tried calling Yohannes, but his phone

Yohannes sat alone in a room filled with scattered books and lists.

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

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

in a facade of strength. “How

moving as if forcing out his

catching on a book, but she regained her balance and

two cups of hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books and finally

“I just needed a place to rest. You still haven’t told me

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

added. “The librarian said the book you were looking for is only in the storage room, so

shoulder. His voice, when it came, was

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cold, and down there on the isolated basement level, it felt l history

felt like they were

the

that moment, it was so quiet that

out to me, Yohannes. I’ll keep

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

his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once watched her and Benjamin live their lives from

blinked in confusion. “Once

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

be mad at me“”

at her hand and gently squeezed back. “Of course not. I could

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