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.

his protests, and dragged him out. Once Xavier was gone, Milly breathed a sigh

much

but Milly slept for

eyes, she

was evening. The room was dim and empty….

there was

a

two elderly women as nurses. The figure before her was at least six feet tall.

could it be? A burglar, perhaps?

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297 He Wouldn’t

her fragile

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still bore the marks of recent

had to

by her bedside. Gently, he reached out to tuck her

I’m sorry,” came

It was Xavier!

within her at his sudden appearance. Hadn’t Jordan taken him

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

the dimness, Xavier seemed oblivious to her wakefulness. His voice strained with emotion as he 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

shield you from harm, even from myself. I will strive to be a better man, one

voice trembled with sincerity.

his words. What was Xavier hoping to achieve? There was no one else present; was he seeking to manipulate her emotions? Did she hold some hidden value

“Milly, I recall saying that if I ever called you my

Milly recalled his earlier promise. Just as she pondered this, her thoughts were abruptly interrupted by a series of loud barks.

“Haha!”