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!”

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

Madeline tried calling Yohannes, but his phone

room filled with scattered books and lists.

his father had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was never kept, and the book had

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

voice hardened in a

his throat moving as if forcing out

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

Madeline weaved through the stacks of books

place to rest. You still haven’t

up to ruffle Yohannes‘ well–styled hair. “I asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen you remembers you.

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

Madeline, resting his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it

Meanwhile,

12.13 PM C

Chapter 153

down there on the isolated basement level, it felt l history records, that

like they were

two people in the world. Aside from the

that

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

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

couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once watched her

Madeline blinked in

palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly

be mad at me“”

gently squeezed back. “Of course not.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255