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!”

paused, her gaze deepening with concern. November marked the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that the weight

tried calling Yohannes, but his phone was turned

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

fingers grazed the pages–it was the fairy tale his father had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was never kept, and the book

Yohannes, he lifted his gaze. His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed

in a facade of strength. “How

gaze, his throat moving

her foot catching on a book, but she regained her

hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books

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

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

said the book you were looking for is only in the

her shoulder. His voice, when

respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes,

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Chapter 153

level, it felt l

they were the

the world.

that their breathing was the only

can always reach out to

He feared that if they became too close, he would become

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

in confusion. “Once

hand, pressing it into his palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly entwined with hers. “Will

be mad at me“”

and gently squeezed back. “Of

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