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

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

Jordan’s warm embrace, which dispelled

senses his genuine concern and fear for her well- being. Moved

I’m fine.

her words. He reached out to ruffle her hair and affectionately said,

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future, I’ll arrange for a new driver for you. Milly shook her head and said with a smile, “There’s no need for such

two drivers just for pick–ups would be

He recalled Milly’s work notebook and the rusty tea tin where she saved

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side, Stephanie clenched her fists tightly,

on Jordan? Previously, he doted on me the most, but

Jordan’s mind. This

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

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on it, the angrier

She had to make Milly pay the price. Everything in the Burnetts, whether it was wealth, identity, or the love of her brothers, could only belong

Stephanie took a deep breath and took a cautious step forward. She said softly, “Milly, I’m

as if she had just

Milly

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

her lying

even more, and her voice choked up, as if

ask Anthony to go find you. But by the time we got

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herself away from the whole situation. She even portrayed herself as

pitiful speech came out, Anthony immediately fell for it. He protected Stephanie behind him and glared angrily at

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

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chuckled lightly and mocked, “I only said a few words just now, but you all have been chattering on and on. In the

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rendered speechless. His