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

upon an unknown girl troubled him deeply, even if she lay unconscious, teetering on the brink of death. There remained a possibility she could recover without such drastic

now exuding an

Cursemaster was…

blood, and that is

presumed he spoke of Bobby and nodded in agreement, “Indeed, Bobby is of immense

smirk, choosing neither to argue nor to explain. He merely tapped

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

endless, each

insisting it

You’re hurting

eyes to find herself gazing into a pair of bloodshot, tear–streaked eyes. Wait?

Xavier had always been distant and proud, his manner aloof, detached, and filled with a persistent hostility towards her. Yet now, there was an unfamiliar

this is

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.

usually so composed, forget about the bedside

bizarre scenario. She had no desire to face. Xavier, not

eyelids fluttered shut, the sound of hurried footsteps surrounded her, 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 chatter and the beeping of

her! Show some professionalism!”

finished the examination, or did you get your licences from a

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

“You guys…

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

hurt, but is Xavier injured too? Maybe he knocked his head too hard. He should be taking care of Stephanie. You

fingers in

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glance, filled her with fury.