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

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

was enveloped in Jordan’s warm embrace, which dispelled

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

fine. I’m here

reached out to ruffle her hair and

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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

pick–ups would be excessive

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

I’ll do as you say–no extravagance

her fists tightly, her nails digging into

doted on

has probably poisoning Jordan’s mind. This

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

the same, but Mily is in Class A while I’m in Class D.

dwelled on

the Burnetts, whether it was wealth, identity, or

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

as

Milly

amusing. She asked, “You were worried

probably hopes to find her lying dead in

this, her eyes reddened even more, and her

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

Tak! Look at

girl manage to completely steer herself away from the whole

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

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

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

“You… I

speechless.