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 priceless, a

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

striking features now exuding an ethereal chill that momentarily

was… truly captivating.

but a few drops of blood, and that is

and nodded in agreement, “Indeed, Bobby is

neither to argue

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time she endeavoured to scrutinise them, an unseen force propelled her forward. She

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

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

hurting my

to find herself gazing into a

with a persistent hostility towards her. Yet now, there was

this is

excitement. “Doctor, nurse, Jordan, Milly

Milly was silent.

How else could Xavier, usually so composed, forget about the bedside call

could escape this bizarre scenario.

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 machines, Xavier’s agitated voice

her! Show some professionalism!”

or did you get your licences from a

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

“You guys…

she was dreaming, but the longer she listened to his incessant complaining, the

his head too hard. He should be taking care of Stephanie. You

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

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filled her with fury.