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 treasure beyond

deeply, even if she lay unconscious, teetering on the brink of death. There remained a possibility she could recover

striking features now exuding an ethereal chill that momentarily

Cursemaster was…

few drops of blood, and

in agreement, “Indeed,

a faint smirk, choosing neither to argue nor to explain. He

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Each time she endeavoured to scrutinise them, an unseen force propelled

seemingly endless, each

to be assailed by a chorus of voices, each insisting it had been a long time since they had seen her, causing her head to ache

You’re hurting my

eyes to find herself gazing into

aloof, detached, and filled with a persistent hostility towards her. Yet now, there was an unfamiliar

is

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

Milly was silent.

Xavier, usually

could escape this bizarre scenario. She had no desire to face. Xavier, not even

Opening her eyes once more, she found 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

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not, I’ll have a military

“You guys…

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

injured too? Maybe he knocked his head too hard. He should be taking care of

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

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filled her