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!”

anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that the weight of

Madeline tried calling Yohannes, but his phone

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

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

with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment, his striking features looked fragile beneath the faint

his voice hardened in a

his throat moving as if forcing out his

her foot catching on a book, but she regained

through the stacks of books and finally sat beside Yohannes

place to rest. You still haven’t told

hair. “I asked around. You stand out too much. Almost everyone who’s seen you remembers

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

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

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

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Chapter 153

the isolated basement level, it felt l history records, that

felt like they were

two people in the world.

that their breathing was the

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

said nothing. Madeline was the first person to protect him–to stay by his side. He feared that if they became too close, he would become dependent on her and unable to

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

blinked in confusion. “Once

Yohannes squeezed Madeline’s hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft, and his

be mad at me“”

and gently squeezed back. “Of

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