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!”

concern. November marked the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that the weight of the

tried calling Yohannes, but his phone was turned

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

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 been

with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears.

his voice hardened in a facade of strength. “How did

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

but she regained her balance and

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

“I just needed a place to rest. You still

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

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

toward Madeline, resting his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse. You

guard. Madeline was unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes,

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Chapter 153

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

felt like they were

two people in the world.

was so quiet that their breathing was the

reach out

Madeline 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

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

Madeline blinked in

into his palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers

be mad at me“”

and gently squeezed back. “Of course not. I

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