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 priceless, a treasure beyond

bestowing it upon an unknown girl troubled him deeply, even if she lay unconscious, teetering on the

eyes held a bemused light, his already striking features now exuding an

was…

a few drops of blood, and that is far less significant

nodded in agreement, “Indeed, Bobby is of immense

to argue nor to explain. He merely tapped

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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

her, seemingly endless, each step feeling heavier than the

it had been a

You’re hurting my

her eyes to find herself gazing into

proud, his manner aloof, detached, and filled with a persistent hostility towards her. Yet now,

this is a

she could voice her thoughts, Xavier sprang to his feet with uncharacteristic excitement. “Doctor, nurse, Jordan, Milly is

Milly was silent.

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

again, she could escape this bizarre scenario. She had no

encircled by doctors in white coats, their faces serious as they conducted various tests. The cold instruments made her skin

careful with her!

the examination, or did you get your licences from a cereal box? Can’t you see my sister is uncomfortable?”

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

“You guys…

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

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 he trying

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

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her