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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