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,

life before his rebirth, when he saw the lifeless, skinny girl lying in the hospital morgue, he was overwhelmed with

enveloped in Jordan’s warm embrace, which

distress, she senses his genuine concern and fear for her well- being. Moved by this, she also

I’m fine.

composure 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 her head and said with a smile, “There’s no need for

pick–ups would be excessive and

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

do as you say–no

clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging

kind of spell had Milly cast on Jordan? Previously, he doted

poisoning Jordan’s mind.

get into Crestwood High and secure a

A while I’m

she dwelled on it, the angrier

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 to

forward. She said softly, “Milly, I’m glad that you’re home. Everyone is worried about

were red, as if she had

Milly

She

hopes to find her lying

and her voice choked up,

ask Anthony to go find you. But by the

at her art

just a few sentences, this girl manage to completely steer herself away

this pitiful speech came out, Anthony immediately fell for it.

words today, and I’m the one that instructed the driver to drive. If

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words just now, but you all have been chattering on and on. In the end, you’re trying to blame baseless accusations on

“You… I

was rendered speechless. His face