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

lifeless, skinny girl lying in the hospital morgue, he

which dispelled the

and fear for her well- being. Moved by

fine. I’m

He reached out to ruffle her

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

for pick–ups would

notebook and the rusty tea tin where she

as you say–no extravagance or

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

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

has probably poisoning Jordan’s

mentioned that this fool had managed to get into Crestwood High and secure a spot in Class A! Why did she get to do that when

Mily is in Class A while I’m

more she dwelled on

Milly pay the price. Everything in the Burnetts, whether it was wealth, identity, or

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

as if

Milly

amusing. She asked, “You were worried about

hopes to find her

Stephanie heard this, her eyes reddened even more, and her voice choked up, as if she had been

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 you on behalf of

Look at her art

to completely steer herself away from the whole situation. She even portrayed herself

Anthony immediately fell for it. He protected Stephanie behind him and glared

to drive. If you have any problems with this, you can

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chattering on and on. In the end, you’re trying to blame baseless accusations on me. Do

“You… I

was rendered speechless.