A Film Queen

A Film Queen of Two Worlds

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Chapter 261 A Gathering of Old Friends

As the old commander spoke, emotion welled up in his eyes.

Whether he was looking back on old times or filled with profound regret, Milly got the impression that he genuinely missed his old friend.

“For years, I’ve been on a quest to find her, desperate to tell her about our victory, yet she’s been nowhere to be found.

“She gave me this Eagle Medal because she was worried about forgetting. She left it with me as a sign, a hint for the day she’d return, and a hope for my safety. I’ve kept this to myself, never sharing its real importance with anyone. It seems like fate that you brought it up today.”

Milly’s heart raced.

Despite never seeing the medal, she was inexplicably sure it was the Eagle Medal. The online information she found mentioned the team, not the medal.

It felt as though…

The knowledge had subtly planted itself in her mind.

But why she felt so sure, she couldn’t quite articulate.

Milly tried to speak, “Old Mr. Scathings, I …”

But Thomas interrupted, “My dear, maybe this is meant to be. I’m leaving you with this medal, hoping destiny guides you to her.”

He handed her the medal.

It looked like an ordinary piece of iron but felt smooth from years of handling, with warmth as if still holding a human touch, making Milly’s palm tingle.

meant the world to Thomas. What was going on? Despite feeling it was meant for her, she questioned accepting it.

medal is too meaningful. I can’t take it. I’m a regular person and can’t hold onto such an h ur. If you really miss your friend, look for

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the medal, his eyes melancholy,

“At my age, I might not get another chance to find her. If you

“But….”

hand flashed like a malfunctioning light flickering under the

short moment to see everything clearly beneath the night

look. Could medals now come with a night mode?

quickly looked at Milly, his eyes

look, his experiences from the war had honed a certain intensity in his

long had it been?

remember the last time he saw

given it to him, she mentioned it would guide her back if she lost her way. She might forget, but the medal would always remember

he been waiting around

light, “Long time no see.”

confused. “What?”

off, but couldn’t quite figure out what it was.

time no see‘? Why’s he saying it as if he’s talking to himself now? And on a closer look, that medal

asking for some explanation, Milly looked up only to see Thomas

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long, started to shake

Medal and bracelet.

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Milly didn’t attempt to stop the shaking. Instead, she just watched

felt like something straight out of a novel. She was convinced that everything around her was pre–written, as if everyone

it really like that?