A Film Queen

A Film Queen of Two Worlds

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After saying goodbye to Jordan, Milly finally breathed a sigh of relief. She settled. onto the bench beneath the gazebo, the weight that had burdened her shoulders. for so long now lifted.

“Phew, the task is finally completed,” she murmured to herself, a soft smile gracing her features.

Jordan had accurately described the school’s expanse. Despite their limited. exploration, they had traversed a considerable distance. Sensing Milly’s fatigue, Jordan chose to forego further exploration. Nonetheless, Milly felt utterly drained.

Contrarily, Lucius, who had accompanied her throughout, seemed unaffected by the campus tour. He remained calm and collected, showing no signs of exhaustion. Standing calmly next to her, he took out a water bottle and offered it to her.

Milly actually wanted to refuse with dignity, but right now, she was indeed thirsty.

“Thanks,” she said gratefully as she took the bottle, unscrewed the cap, and drank almost half of it, instantly feeling revitalized.

Earlier, with Jordan around, she hadn’t paid much attention, but now, alone with Lucius in the gazebo, time seemed to crawl. She longed to leave right away.

But that wouldn’t be courteous, especially given Lucius‘ unpredictable demeanour. She knew she needed to proceed cautiously.

“These flowers are really beautiful, don’t you think?” Milly commented, looking at a red bloom close to the gazebo, trying to break the uncomfortable silence.

Lucius glanced briefly at the flower she had pointed out but stayed silent.

Perfect, now the atmosphere is even more awkward!

Clenching her jaw, Milly glanced at her watch before locking eyes with Lucius. “Thanks for the water. We should go get our new textbooks now. I’m leaving. See you later.”

After speaking, she impatiently stood up, eager to leave the place. Staying any longer would be too much for her to handle.

While che had decided to befriend him he wae undeniably one of the moet

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unpredictable characters endorsed by the novelist. For the sake of her own safety, she thought it might be wiser to keep her distance.

with a firm stance.

and pointed at her watch. “We need to get our textbooks now. I have to hurry. You should go too, so

slightly, a flicker of annoyance passing

Milly responded promptly. “You’re not in our department. If you come, the teacher will send

felt relieved that Lucius had

the Physics Department was located far from the Life Sciences and Theoretical Research

reason she felt confident in agreeing to befriend

happiness swept over her, causing a

like you’re happy to be away

tone remained calm, but an underlying threat

expression. “No, aren’t we friends? I don’t want to be

earnestly, her words

acting certainly deserved an Aureate Film

continued to inquire, “Do you genuinely feel sad about us

hastily, fearing any delay might darken his mood. “Yes, sincerely,

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moment and responded, “Okay, I understand.

wipe away tears. However, halfway through, upon hearing his words, she paused and responded with

is he talking

what does this guy plan

heard Lucius abruptly say,

Milly looked puzzled.

smile do you mean?”

to hers, his expression was vacant yet intricate. “Just like the way you smile at Jordan.”

actually smile at

pondered for a moment, unable to remember the last time she had smiled at Jordan. Whenever she was with him; she felt relaxed, and many concerns seemed

speculated, “Are you suggesting that

with a stern gaze,

as you said, so

Milly was speechless.

couldn’t comprehend why she was expected to constantly smile at her friend. Wasn’t that unreasonable?

no need to force a smile,

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gaze fell on her, his voice unwavering. “Yet,

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