A Film Queen

Film Queen of Two Worlds

Chapter 297 He Wouldn’t Leave

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Milly beheld the weary visage of Jordan and gently diverted the conversation, “Jordan, I’m alright. You should rest for a while.”

Jordan hesitated. “No, I’m not tired. I’ll stay with you a bit longer.”

Yet, his exhaustion was undeniable. Milly suppressed the tears in her gaze and playfully chided, “Jordan, go rest. Your eyes are red from lack of sleep. If I wake up and find you bedridden, I’ll have to tend to you while I’m ill. Do you think you can manage that?”

And if the paparazzi see you like this, they might think our family is in “turmoil.”

“But … ”

“Jordan, if you don’t rest, then neither will I.

In the end, Jordan relented, gently tousling her hair. “Alright, I’ll rest now and come back later.”

“I’ve arranged for two caregivers; they’ll be here soon. If you need anything, just let them know.”

Milly finally smiled and nodded. “Okay.”

Still, Jordan remained uneasy. After a few more words, he turned to leave. As he did, his gaze fell upon Xavier, who appeared equally fatigued. His expression darkened slightly, and he spoke with a hint of resentment. “You come with me too.

Xavier bit his lip, his eyes filled with indescribable sorrow as he looked at Jordan with a faint plea, “Jordan, I don’t want to leave…”

Milly rolled her eyes. Stephanie was nowhere in sight, and the pretense of familial bonds seemed hollow.

ignoring his protests, and dragged him out.

felt much lighter

from blood loss or the sedative in the IV drip, it was unsure, but Milly slept for an entire day. She vaguely sensed visitors,

she yawned and drifted back to

was evening.

there was movement.

it a

The figure before her was at

could it be? A burglar, perhaps?

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disturb her fragile state.

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Milly shut her eyes, contemplating her options. Her body still bore the marks of recent injury, her hand wrapped

to adapt.

her bedside. Gently, he reached out to tuck her

sorry,” came a tremulous voice.

It was Xavier!

prickled within her at his

time Xavier had uttered such a apology. It felt unfamiliar, but the wounds inflicted remained. A late apology was

continued, “Milly, I apologise. I regret leaving you when you were injured. I regret how I treated you before. You’re kind–hearted, and I was

forgive me and accept me as your brother again, I promise to be kind to you and shield you from harm, even from myself. I

trembled with

was he seeking to manipulate her emotions? Did she hold some hidden value that

if I ever called

Just as she pondered this, her thoughts were abruptly interrupted by a series of loud barks.

“Haha!”