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, a

idea of bestowing it 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

striking features now exuding

Cursemaster was… truly

drops of blood, and that is far less significant than

in agreement, “Indeed, Bobby

a faint smirk, choosing neither to

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and fragmented images. Each time she endeavoured to scrutinise them,

stretched before her, seemingly endless, each step

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

hurting

herself gazing into a pair of bloodshot, tear–streaked eyes.

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

is

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

Milly was silent.

could Xavier, usually so composed, forget about the

if she closed her eyes again, she could escape this bizarre scenario. She had no desire to face. Xavier, not

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

with her!

from a cereal box? Can’t

you know what you’re doing? If not, I’ll have a

“You guys…

Milly thought she was dreaming, but the longer she listened to his incessant complaining, the more her head throbbed, and

knocked his head too hard. He should be taking care of Stephanie. You know, his real sister. Why is he trying to

in the woods

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glance, filled her with fury.