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

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

warm embrace, which dispelled the chill from her

doesn’t understand Jordan’s distress, she senses his genuine concern and fear for her well- being. Moved by

fine. I’m

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

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with them in the future, I’ll arrange for a new driver for

two drivers just for pick–ups

the rusty tea tin where she saved money

do as you say–no extravagance

the side, Stephanie clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into

on Jordan? Previously, he doted on me the

probably poisoning Jordan’s mind.

get into Crestwood High and secure a spot

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

dwelled on it, the

duck. 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 to

and took a cautious step forward. She said softly, “Milly, I’m glad that

as if she had

Milly

bit amusing. She

probably hopes to find her lying dead in

her voice choked up, as if she had been mistreated by

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, you were already gone. If you are still angry, I can apologize to

Tak! Look at

steer herself away from the whole situation.

Anthony immediately fell

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

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

“You… I

rendered speechless. His