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.

moment, panic

saw the lifeless, skinny girl lying in the hospital morgue, he was

was enveloped in Jordan’s warm embrace, which dispelled the chill from her tired

fear for her well- being. Moved by this, she also hugged

I’m fine.

at her words. He reached out to

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ride with them in the future, I’ll arrange for a new driver for you. Milly shook her head and

two drivers just for pick–ups would

rusty tea tin where she

I’ll do as you say–no extravagance

from the side, Stephanie clenched her fists tightly, her

Previously, he doted on me

has probably poisoning Jordan’s

to get into Crestwood High and secure a spot in Class A! Why did she get to do that when both

scored the same, but Mily is in Class A while I’m in Class D. There have to be

she dwelled on it, the angrier

duck. She had to make Milly pay the price. Everything in the Burnetts, whether

mind, Stephanie took a deep breath and took a cautious step forward. She

were red, as if

Milly

a bit amusing. She asked, “You were worried

find her lying dead in the

heard this, her eyes reddened even more, and her voice choked up, as

After you and Anthony had a fight and you left, I wanted to ask Anthony to go find you. But by

Look at her art

sentences, this girl manage to completely steer herself away from the whole situation. She even portrayed herself

fell for it. He protected Stephanie behind him

today, and I’m the one that instructed the driver to drive. If you have any problems with this, you can come to me. Why do you

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“I only said a few words just now, but you all have been chattering on and on. In the end, you’re trying to

“You… I

was rendered speechless. His face turned