A Film Queen

Chapter 16 Unfortunate Sibling

The Burnett Mansion

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Upon entering the house, Milly heard Jordan’s stern reprimand from inside. He roared, “Why do mean that Milly doesn’t deserve to ride in our car? Milly is the eldest daughter of the Burnetts, my own sister, and our parents‘ biological daughter. What makes her unworthy of riding in the car?

“Anthony. I’m warning you for the last time. Milly is my beloved sister. If anything happens to her, don’t blame me for not considering our bond as siblings!

“Go find her! All of you! No one will rest until Milly is found!”

No one dared to say a word.

Milly’s heart thumped violently. She felt a warmth wash over her and envelope the cold indifference within her.

She had always thought of herself as a solitary soul roaming in this world, capable of brushing off any insults or mistreatment.

However, she had no idea that the protective words from others could be so moving.

Jordan, I’m home. Milly took a deep breath. She calmed her racing heart and entered the room.

The noisy living room fell silent instantly.

Standing in the center of the room with a stoic expression, Jordan heard her voice and slowly turned around. As he laid eyes on the girl at the door, his tense demeanor softened.

He approached her quickly and embraced her tightly.

Jordan reacted as if he had found a lost treasure.

“Gosh! Milly, thank God that you’re alright.

“It’s my fault! I didn’t protect you well.”

He was truly frightened. When Anthony and Stephanie came home and Milly was not with them, he discovered that Anthony had left Milly alone and returned.

that moment, panic gripped

rebirth, when he saw the lifeless, skinny girl lying in the hospital

warm embrace, which dispelled the chill from

understand Jordan’s distress, she senses his genuine concern and fear for her well- being. Moved by

fine. I’m

regained his composure at her words. He reached out to ruffle

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future, I’ll arrange for a new driver

pick–ups would be excessive and

work notebook and the rusty tea

you say–no extravagance or

Stephanie clenched her fists tightly, her

Jordan? Previously, he doted on me the

has probably poisoning Jordan’s

that this fool had managed to get into Crestwood High and secure a spot in Class A! Why did she get to do that

while I’m in Class D. There have to be some intervention

more she dwelled on it, the angrier she

in the Burnetts, whether it was wealth, identity, or the love

a cautious step forward. She said softly, “Milly, I’m

eyes were red, as if

Milly

it a bit amusing. She asked, “You were worried

her lying dead in the

reddened even more, and her voice

about you. After you and Anthony had a fight and you left, I wanted to ask Anthony to go find you. But by the time we got there,

at her art

steer herself away from the whole situation. She even

out, Anthony immediately fell for it. He protected Stephanie behind him

one that instructed the driver to drive. If you have any problems with this, you can come to

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have been chattering on and on. In the end, you’re trying

“You… I

rendered speechless. His face turned