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!”

November marked the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that the weight of the month was bearing down on him

Madeline tried calling Yohannes, but his

sat alone in a room filled with scattered books and

had once promised to teach

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

voice hardened in a facade of

moving

catching on a book, but she regained her balance and quietly closed

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

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

up to ruffle Yohannes‘ well–styled hair. “I asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone

a sip of her drink, Madeline added. “The librarian said the book you were looking

her shoulder. His voice, when

was unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes, his long lashes trembling slightly: Madeline

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Chapter 153

isolated basement level, it felt l history records,

felt like they were

two people in the world. Aside from

it was so quiet that their

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

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

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

Madeline blinked in confusion. “Once

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

be mad at me“”

and gently squeezed back. “Of course not. I could never be

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