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.

her unease, yet she couldn’t quell it. It felt as if an unseen force was inexorably

drew a deep breath. She must have been exhausted

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

to a close. Though the day was sunny, it

get some fresh

the door, a/burly, intimidating man blocked her path. “You can’t

inside!”

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

Chapter 303 Scar

please.”

can go out each day. A middle-

be the nurse. But

the government pass a

irritation was

Then why can’t

someone as

a buildup of irritation with no outlet to vent. This man had presented himself as the perfect target for her pent–up anger. If she didn’t vent,

brows furrowed at her defiance.

Milly

aren’t laws. Why should I

was thoroughly enraged now. His already menacing face grew darker and more threatening. Veins bulged on his forehead, and

really think I won’t

wrists and licked her parched lips, feeling a sudden

last, she could release the tension that had been

him, the man’s eyes flashed with anger. He raised his fist,

door beside