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?”

the Cursemaster’s blood was

teetering on the brink of death. There remained a possibility she could recover without such

striking features now exuding an ethereal chill that momentarily stunned

was… truly

and that is

nodded in agreement, “Indeed, Bobby

smirk, choosing neither to argue nor to

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dream, filled with odd and fragmented images. Each time she endeavoured to scrutinise them, an unseen force propelled her forward. She continued walking

road stretched before her, seemingly endless, each step feeling heavier

to be assailed by a chorus of voices, each insisting it had

You’re hurting my head.”

eyes to find herself gazing into

had always been distant and proud, his manner aloof, detached, and filled with a persistent hostility towards her.

this is a dream.

feet with uncharacteristic excitement. “Doctor, nurse, Jordan, Milly is awake! She’s awake!” he shouted, knocking over chairs

Milly was silent.

How else could Xavier, usually so composed,

bizarre scenario. She had no desire to

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

with her! Show

licences from a cereal box? Can’t you see my sister

what you’re doing? If not, I’ll have a military doctor come and take

“You guys…

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

this bothersome. I might be hurt, but is Xavier injured too? Maybe he knocked his head too hard. He should be taking care of Stephanie. You know, his real sister.

memory of him mercilessly breaking her fingers in the

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filled her with