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

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

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

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

fine. I’m

at her words. He reached

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you don’t wish to ride with them in the future, I’ll arrange for a new driver for you. Milly shook

pick–ups would be excessive

work notebook and the rusty tea tin

I’ll do as you say–no extravagance

her

Milly cast on Jordan? Previously, he doted on

has probably poisoning Jordan’s mind. This

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

in Class A while I’m in Class D. There have to

she dwelled on it, the

Milly pay the price. Everything in the Burnetts,

She said softly, “Milly,

were red, as if she

Milly

She asked, “You were

to find her lying dead

her voice choked up,

can you say that about me? I’m really worried 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,

Tak! Look at

steer herself away from the whole situation. She even portrayed herself as gentle and

fell for it. He protected Stephanie behind him and

instructed the driver to drive. If you have any problems with this, you can come to me. Why do you always bully

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and mocked, “I only said a few words just now, but you all have been chattering on and

“You… I

speechless. His face