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

Madeline tried calling Yohannes, but

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

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

His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At

a facade of strength. “How

quickly averted his gaze, his throat moving as if forcing out his next

she regained her balance and quietly closed the

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

took the drink “I just needed a place to

hair. “I asked around. You stand out too

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

his head on her shoulder. His voice, when

unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes, his long

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Chapter 153

there on the isolated basement level, it felt l history records,

felt like they were the

two people in the world. Aside from

it was so quiet that their breathing was the only sound

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

Madeline was the 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 from a

blinked in confusion.

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

be mad at me“”

her hand and gently squeezed back. “Of course

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