A Film Queen

Chapter 294 Xavier’s Rebirth

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The medical team nearby were deeply perplexed this time. Was this individual behaving irrationally? Did he have a penchant for self–inflicted slaps?

Experienced doctors, wary of potential complications, swiftly sought out the hospital’s director. Upon hearing it involved a young lieutenant, the director hurried over without a word.

True to the doctors‘ description, there sat a lieutenant in camouflage attire on a bench, adorned with medals, his hair dishevelled, his face marked with irritation and a swollen cheek. Thankfully, he seemed more composed now, refraining from further self–inflicted slaps.

Having encountered the Burnetts on numerous occasions, the director promptly identified the dishevelled man before him as George. The young lady who had caused such concern for George must be the heiress taken under the Burnetts‘ wing.

The director instructed a nearby doctor, “Quickly contact the Burnetts. Their hospital relied on annual support from them; they

Couldn’t afford to overlook any requests.

“Understood, Director.”

After relaying his instructions, the doctor approached Xavier with trepidation, cautiously briefing him on the situation concerning the Burnetts‘ Master.

“Mr. Burnett, please don’t worry too much. Our hospital’s attending physician has updated you on your sister’s condition. It’s only a minor injury, nothing serious. She collapsed from exhaustion, but there’s no cause for alarm. She should be discharged tomorrow.”

His gaze turned vacant.

My sister…

Suddenly, he snapped his head up, his crimson eyes locking onto the hospital director with a mix of ineffable sorrow and hopelessness. A hint of wariness was discernible, like a lost child seeking his way home.

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director was momentarily taken aback by his

then swiftly regained his composure. “She’s not

like a stubborn child, he reiterated his point, trying to convince everyone, “Milly

hospital director struggling to grasp the full import of his words. Fragments of phrases floated by, hints of a profound

Mr. Burnett? Pray tell, what is it that you have lost? Should

flicker of hope kindling

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on; she must be waiting, anxious as nightfall approached. He could not bear the thought

conviction that this was not mere fantasy; he had indeed been granted another chance. Two years had passed since Milly’s tragic departure, marked by his own descent into grief and eventual demise at her graveside.

final moments, he had clung to the hope that death

he awakened in a

It all felt so achingly real. If

he urgently sought someone. Memories surged

Milly. He had left Milly, wounded and alone in the mountains, even going so far as to break

once a distant thought, now filled him with dread. He fervently wished it all to be a nightmare. In his uncertainty, he raised his hand and struck

had been reborn. Yet, even in this new life, he feared he was repeating his past

his very

day, meant to be one of joy, marked Milly’s first day at school. Jordan had meticulously cleared his schedule, intending to fetch her himself. Yet his plans were abruptly thwarted by a call from

Are they

disclosed that Milly and Stephanie had vanished during a field trip. Jordan’s heart quickened, and without delay, he sped to the