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.

my sister?”

taken aback by his question. “Eh? Isn’t

then

stubborn child, he reiterated his point, trying to convince everyone, “Milly is my only sister. But it

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

director sought clarity, Lost, Mr. Burnett? Pray tell, what is it that you have lost? Should you need aid, we shall endeavour to find it

echoed, a flicker of hope kindling within Xavier’s

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him. on; she must be waiting, anxious as

forward, vivid memories cascaded through his mind. He felt a deep conviction that this was not mere fantasy; he had indeed been granted another chance. Two

final moments, he had clung to the hope that death might reunite them.

he awakened in a

with awe. Was this some final dream before death? It all felt so achingly real. If it were but a

he urgently sought someone. Memories surged back, and

impossible choice between saving Stephanie and Milly. He had left Milly, wounded and alone in the mountains, even

with dread. He fervently wished it all to be a nightmare. In his uncertainty,

new life, he feared he was repeating his past mistakes, abandoning Milly once more.

despair overwhelmed him, suffusing his very essence. Milly was

meticulously cleared his schedule, intending to fetch her himself. Yet his plans were abruptly thwarted by a call

sister? Are they talking about

counsellor, who disclosed that