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

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

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

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

I’m fine. I’m here

composure at her words. He reached out to ruffle her hair and

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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 such

two drivers just for pick–ups would

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

do as you say–no extravagance

clenched her fists

of spell had Milly cast on Jordan? Previously, he doted on me the most, but now he barely acknowledges my

Jordan’s

managed to get into Crestwood High and secure a spot in Class

in Class A while I’m in Class D.

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

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

eyes were red, as

Milly

bit amusing. She asked,

to find her lying dead in

her eyes reddened even more, and her voice choked up, as

a fight and you left, I wanted to ask Anthony to go find you. But

Look at her

sentences, this girl manage to completely steer herself away from the whole

pitiful speech came out, Anthony immediately fell

drive. If you have any problems

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but you all have been chattering on and

“You… I

rendered speechless. His face turned