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!”

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

Yohannes, but his phone was

sat alone in a room filled with scattered books and lists. Leaning against a bookshelf, his body

the fairy tale his father had once promised to teach

lifted his gaze. His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his striking

his voice hardened in a

gaze, his throat moving

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

through the stacks of books and finally sat beside Yohannes quietly.

just needed a place to rest. You still

reaching up to ruffle Yohannes‘ well–styled hair. “I asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen you remembers you. It wasn’t

she had taken a sip of her drink, Madeline added. “The librarian said the book

his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came,

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

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Chapter 153

on the isolated basement level, it felt l history records, that floor held

like they were the

people in the world. Aside

quiet that

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

by his side. He feared that if

admitted to himself that he couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once watched her and Benjamin live their lives

blinked in confusion.

it into his palm. Her hand was

be mad at me“”

“Of course not. I could never be

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