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
Yohannes, but his phone
room filled with scattered books and lists. Leaning against a
once promised to
shimmered with unslsed
hardened in a facade of strength.
gaze, his throat moving as if forcing out his
she regained her balance and quietly closed
through the stacks
just needed a place to rest.
around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen you remembers you. It wasn’t hard to track.
her drink, Madeline added. “The librarian said the book you were looking for is only in the storage room, so I came to
head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came,
unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes
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level, it felt l history records, that floor held only an old storage
felt like they
two people in the world. Aside from
moment, it was so quiet that their breathing was the only
you can always reach out to me, Yohannes. I’ll keep you company.”
Madeline was the first person to protect him–to stay by his side. He feared that if they became too close, he
that he couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had
in confusion.
pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly entwined
be mad at me“”
“Of course not. I could never
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