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!”

death. It seemed that the weight of the

calling Yohannes, but his

the library basement, Yohannes sat alone in a room filled with scattered books and lists. Leaning

fingers grazed 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

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

in a facade of strength. “How did

gaze, his throat moving as if forcing out his next

she regained her balance and quietly

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

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

stand out too much. Almost everyone

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. You won’t always come

respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes, his long

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Chapter 153

the isolated basement level, it felt l history records, that floor held

they

two people in the world.

quiet that their breathing was the only sound

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

side. He feared that if they became too close, he would become dependent on her and unable to

couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He

in

palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly

be mad at me“”

back. “Of course not. I

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