A Film Queen

A Film Queen of Two Worlds:

Chapter 296 Is This a Dream

The scene turns to the Lloyds‘ place.

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Upon ending the call, Hansel exhaled deeply, his nerves manifest as he cast a glance at the figure seated

beside him.

The man, whose long silver hair fell gracefully over his shoulders, appeared unperturbed by the conversation that had just transpired. Instead, his attention was entirely devoted to the small serpent coiled in his hand, which persistently emitted its tongue,

“You consumed nightshade? You very well could have killed yourself.

Hiss, hiss, his3—

“And just because it is by her feet, you think she is the one who fed you? Who taught you that?”

Hiss, hiss, hiss—

No, she remains insensible. You shall not visit her.

Hiss, hiss, hiss—

The man and the serpent shared a profound understanding, their communication seemingly effortless and intimate.

Hansel, meanwhile, could not suppress the shiver that traced his spine. Despite having observed the serpent’s growth, its status as the most venomous creature in existence filled him with a sense of foreboding.

“Cursemaster. I have conveyed the message to the Burnetts, as you instructed…”

Santiago nodded, his focus unwavering from the serpent.

Hansel could not rid himself of the weight of uncertainty. He finally voiced his concern, “Cursemaster, the connection between the Lloyds and the Burnetts is tenuous at best. If all we require is this girl to mend the Saintess’s garments, is it truly necessary for you to offer your own blood for her healing?”

was priceless, a

of bestowing it upon an unknown girl troubled him deeply, even if she lay unconscious, teetering on

light, his already striking features now exuding an ethereal

was…

is but a few drops of blood, and

nodded in agreement, “Indeed, Bobby

curved into a faint smirk, choosing neither to argue nor to explain. He merely tapped

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found herself in what seemed an interminable dream, filled with odd and fragmented images. Each time she endeavoured to

road stretched before her, seemingly endless, each step feeling heavier than the last.

voices, each insisting it had been a long time since they had seen

hurting my

abruptly opened her eyes to find herself gazing into

distant and proud, his manner aloof, detached, and filled with a persistent hostility towards her. Yet now, there was an unfamiliar gentleness in his gaze, a

is

could voice her thoughts, Xavier sprang to his feet with uncharacteristic excitement. “Doctor, nurse, Jordan, Milly is awake! She’s awake!” he shouted, knocking over chairs in his haste and rushing

Milly was silent.

else could Xavier, usually so composed, forget about

if she closed her eyes again, she could escape this bizarre scenario. She had no desire to face. Xavier, not even in

herself encircled by doctors in white coats, their faces serious as they conducted various tests. The cold instruments made her skin prickle. Amidst the medical chatter and

with her!

or did you get your licences from a cereal box? Can’t you see

know what you’re doing? If not, I’ll have a military doctor

“You guys…

the longer she listened to his incessant complaining, the more her head throbbed,

Maybe he knocked his head too hard. He should be taking care of Stephanie. You know, his real sister. Why

mercilessly breaking her fingers in the woods and leaving her behind without

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glance, filled her with fury.