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!”

of Yohannes‘ parents death.

Yohannes, but his

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

pages–it was the fairy tale his father had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was never kept,

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

his voice hardened in a facade of strength.

quickly averted his gaze, his throat moving as if forcing

into the room, her foot catching on a book, but she regained her balance and quietly closed the door behind her.

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

to rest. You still haven’t told me

You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen

of her drink, Madeline added. “The librarian said the book you were looking for is only in the storage room, so I

slowly fearrel toward Madeline, resting his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse. You won’t always

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

they

the world. Aside from

quiet that their breathing was the only sound

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

by his side. He feared that if they became too close, he would

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

in

into his palm. Her hand was soft, and

be mad at me“”

and gently squeezed back. “Of course

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