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,

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

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

fear for her well- being. Moved by this, she also

fine.

at her words. He reached out

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a new driver

drivers just for pick–ups

the rusty

do as you say–no extravagance or

exchange from the side, Stephanie clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging

doted on me the most, but now he barely acknowledges my

probably poisoning Jordan’s mind. This

get into Crestwood High and secure a spot in Class A!

but Mily is in Class A while I’m

dwelled on it,

decided she couldn’t sit 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

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

as if she had

Milly

amusing. She asked, “You were worried

her lying dead in

and her voice choked up, as if she had been

left, I wanted to ask Anthony to go find you. But by the time we got there, you were already

at her

few sentences, this girl manage to completely steer herself away from

out, Anthony immediately fell for it. He protected Stephanie behind him

driver to drive. If you

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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 all

“You… I

rendered speechless. His