A Film Queen

Chapter 303 Scar

With a hint of curiosity, Milly inquired, “I overheard someone outside mentioning the rental of an entire floor of the hospital. These are all VIP suites. Are they truly that affluent?”

The nurse immediately hushed her, casting wary glances as if fearful of cavesdroppers. She lowered her voice, saying, “Those individuals seem perilous. We must tread carefully. When I came over earlier, I saw them wheeling a bloodied man into the operating theatre. I suspect their clamorous outbursts are all for his sake.

Milly’s lips tightened, feeling an odd respect for the gang outside. Their loya Yet, their ostentatious display was unseemly and too brazen.

at least, was noteworthy.

Somehow, the hospital director must have yielded to their demands or reached a compromise, as the previous uproar had subsided.

As the noise abated, the nurse departed to procure groceries, leaving Milly solitary in the room.

In the ensuing silence, Milly grew restless. Although the nurse had merely mentioned a wounded man, Milly couldn’t dispel the vivid images from her mind. She even imagined the faint scent of blood in the

air.

However, the hospital’s antiseptic measures were thorough, and her room was far from the operating theatre. Any lingering odour would be improbable.

Could it be trick of the mind? Or had she developed some form of trauma?

Suddenly, the bracelet on her wrist began to shiver anew, more vigorously than before. It rubbed her skin until it reddened and swelled.

Before this, Milly would have attempted to halt its movement, but this time…

She gazed intently at the bracelet, a peculiar sense of panic rising within her.

the source of her unease, yet she couldn’t quell

drew a deep breath. She must have been exhausted lately, and combined

window, she saw birds singing and flowers blooming, the world outside seemingly untouched

close. Though the day was sunny, it wasn’t sweltering. Soft

to get some fresh

man blocked her path.

inside!”

once–over. He certainly looked like trouble, with a faint smell of blood clinging to him. He had to be one

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please.”

man replied coldly. “My superior’s orders. Only one person per room can go out each day. A middle- aged

the nurse. But what did he mean by

amusement, Milly asked, “Did the government pass

irritation was evident.

can’t I go

circumstances, Milly would have avoided conflict, especially with someone as menacing as him. But today, an inexplicable frustration simmered

to vent. This man had presented himself as the perfect target for her pent–up anger. If she didn’t vent, she felt she

one to be trifled with His brows furrowed at her defiance. “I said no, and that’s final.

Milly

aren’t laws. Why should I

darker and more threatening. Veins bulged on his forehead,

I won’t hit

her parched lips, feeling a sudden rush of adrenaline and satisfaction. coursing

had been suffocating her. This man was the

man’s eyes flashed

throw the punch, the door beside them swung open, revealing an