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!”

parents death. It seemed that the weight of the month

calling Yohannes, but

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

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

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 strength. “How did

his throat moving as if

a book, but she regained her balance

two cups of hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the

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

well–styled hair. “I asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen you remembers you. It wasn’t hard to track. you

her drink, Madeline added. “The librarian said the book you were looking for is only in

her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse. You won’t always come

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

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isolated basement level, it felt

like they were the

two people in the world. Aside

moment, it was so quiet that their breathing was the only sound

reach out to

to protect him–to stay by his side. He feared

“Maddie… I

in confusion.

nothing.” Yohannes squeezed Madeline’s hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly entwined with hers. “Will

be mad at me“”

looked at her hand and gently squeezed back. “Of course not. I could never be angry with

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