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?”

blood was priceless,

if she lay unconscious, teetering on the brink of death. There

striking features now exuding an ethereal chill that momentarily stunned

was… truly captivating.

but a few drops of blood, and that is far less significant than she.”

nodded in agreement,

curved into a faint smirk, choosing neither to

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

her, seemingly endless, each

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

You’re hurting

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

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

this is a

Milly is awake! She’s awake!” he shouted, knocking

Milly was silent.

be a dream. How else could Xavier, usually

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

shut, the sound of hurried footsteps surrounded her, Opening her eyes once more, she found herself encircled by doctors in white coats, their faces

with her! Show some professionalism!”

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

If not, I’ll have a military doctor come and take over.”

“You guys…

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

would never be 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. Why is

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

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glance, filled her with