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.

of Milly’s aversion to Xavier’s presence, forcibly grabbed Xavier by the collar, ignoring his

ward felt much

but Milly slept for an entire day. She vaguely sensed visitors, perhaps Jonathan and Anthony, their voices mingling with Apollo’s chatter.

time she opened her eyes, she

finally awoke, it was evening. The room was dim

there was

it a nurse?

as nurses. The figure before her

could it be?

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– Fri,

He Wouldn’t

to disturb her

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

had to adapt.

she discerned the figure settling by her bedside. Gently, he reached out to

I’m sorry,” came a

It was Xavier!

response. In that moment, she would have preferred the company of a thief. Irritation prickled within her at

It felt unfamiliar,

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

and accept me as your brother again, I promise to be kind to you and shield you from harm, even from myself. I will strive to be a better man, one who always

voice trembled

present; was he seeking to manipulate her emotions? Did

ever

recalled his earlier promise. Just as she pondered this, her thoughts were abruptly interrupted by

“Haha!”