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.

calling Yohannes, but his phone

with scattered books and lists. Leaning against

father had once promised to teach him.

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

hardened in a facade of strength. “How did

moving as if forcing out

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

Madeline weaved through the stacks of books and finally sat beside

drink “I just needed a place to rest.

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

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

her shoulder. His voice,

Meanwhile, Yohannes closed his eyes,

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Chapter 153

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

like they were the

two people in the world. Aside from

quiet that their

out to me, Yohannes. I’ll

stay by his side. He feared that if they

Yohannes finally admitted to himself that he couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once

blinked in

into his palm. Her hand was soft, and

be mad at me“”

looked at her hand and gently squeezed back. “Of course not.

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