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!”

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

Madeline tried calling Yohannes, but his phone

Yohannes sat alone in a room filled with scattered books and lists. Leaning against

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

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

a facade of strength.

his gaze, his throat moving as if forcing out his next

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

in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books and finally sat

a place to

Yohannes‘ well–styled hair. “I asked around. You stand out too much. Almost

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

toward Madeline, resting his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse.

was unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Yohannes closed

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Chapter 153

basement level, it felt l history records, that floor held

like they

in the world. Aside from the

so quiet that their

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

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

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

blinked in confusion. “Once

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

be mad at me“”

her hand and gently squeezed back. “Of course not. I could never be angry

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