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.

is my

hospital director was momentarily taken aback by his question. “Eh? Isn’t

unworthy!” Xavier erupted in agitation, then swiftly regained his composure.

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

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

sought clarity, Lost, Mr. Burnett? Pray tell, what is it that you have lost? Should you need

The word echoed, a flicker of hope kindling

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kindness and gentle spirit spurred him. on; she must be waiting, anxious as nightfall approached.

felt a deep conviction that this was not mere fantasy; he had indeed been granted another chance. Two years had

had clung to the hope that death might

astonishment, he awakened in a hospital, staring at his youthful

death? It all felt so achingly real.

thought, he urgently sought someone. Memories surged back, and he was abruptly brought to his

He had left Milly, wounded and alone in the mountains, even going so far

all to be a nightmare. In his uncertainty, he raised his hand and struck his own face, feeling the sting spread across his cheek. The pain confirmed his reality.

feared he was repeating his past

suffusing his very essence. Milly was

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

sister? Are they talking

when another call came, this time from Milly’s counsellor, who disclosed that Milly and Stephanie had vanished during a field trip. Jordan’s heart quickened, and without delay, he sped to