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!”
parents death. It seemed that the weight of the month was bearing down on him
Yohannes, but his
in a room filled with scattered books and lists. Leaning against a bookshelf, his
to teach him. However, the promise
rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears.
a facade of strength. “How
throat moving as if forcing out his next
her foot catching on a book, but she regained
two cups of hot drinks in hand, Madeline weaved through the stacks of books
drink “I just needed a place to rest. You still haven’t told me how you
reaching up to ruffle Yohannes‘ well–styled hair. “I asked around. You stand out too
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. You won’t always come
guard. Madeline was unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile,
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Chapter 153
on the isolated basement level, it felt l history records, that floor
they
people in the world. Aside from
it was so quiet that their breathing was the
you need me, you can always reach out to me, Yohannes.
feared that if they became too close, he would become
that he couldn’t forget his regrets. “Maddie… I once… He had once watched her
blinked in confusion. “Once
palm. Her hand was soft, and his fingers slowly entwined with hers. “Will
be mad at me“”
and gently squeezed back. “Of course not. I could never be
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