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!”

the anniversary of Yohannes‘ parents death. It seemed that

Yohannes, but his

scattered books and lists. Leaning against a bookshelf,

had once promised to teach him. However, the promise was never kept, and the book had long

lifted his gaze. His eyes, rimmed with faint red, shimmered with unslsed tears. At that moment,

in a facade of strength. “How did

averted his gaze, his throat moving as if

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

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

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

hair. “I asked around. You stand out too

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

resting his head on her shoulder. His voice, when it came, was hoarse. You won’t

off guard. Madeline was unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile,

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Chapter 153

and down there on the isolated basement level, it felt l history records, that floor held only an old storage

they were

two people in the world. Aside

was so quiet that their breathing was the only sound

you can always reach out to me,

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

regrets. “Maddie… I

Madeline blinked in

his palm. Her hand

be mad at me“”

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

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