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 the weight of the month was bearing down on

tried calling Yohannes, but his phone was

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

the fairy tale his father had once promised to teach him. However,

Madeline found Yohannes, he lifted his gaze. His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his striking features

a facade

moving as if

stepped into the room, her foot catching on a book, but she regained her balance and quietly

hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks

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

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

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

head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse.

how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed

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Chapter 153

there on the isolated basement level, it felt l history records, that floor held only an old

like they

in the world.

that moment, it was so quiet that their breathing was the only sound

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

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

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

blinked in

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

be mad at me“”

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

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