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.

grabbed Xavier by the collar, ignoring his protests, and dragged him out. Once Xavier was gone, Milly breathed a sigh

much lighter

slept for an entire day. She vaguely sensed visitors, perhaps Jonathan

time she opened her eyes, she yawned

was evening. The room was dim and empty….

there was movement.

a nurse?

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

could it be? A burglar,

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disturb her fragile state.

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

to adapt.

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

sorry,” came a tremulous

It was Xavier!

the company of a thief. Irritation prickled within her at his sudden appearance.

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

His voice strained with emotion as he continued, “Milly, I apologise. I regret leaving

kind to you and shield you from harm, even from myself. I will

voice trembled with

to achieve? There was no one else present; was he seeking to manipulate her

if I ever called you

recalled his earlier promise. Just as she pondered this, her thoughts

“Haha!”