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Jordan nodded. “Milly. I’m sorry. It’s my fault for not properly guiding Stephanie and not protecting you

Milly smiled warmly and replied, “It’s all right. I’m not upset about it. Please don’t worry too much.”

Stephanie’s antics didn’t bother her at all. She just played along to pass the time.

In fact, she found it quite amusing. It brought some excitement to her otherwise dull life.

But Jordan didn’t see it that way. Seeing Milly trying to comfort him with a smile made him uneasy. He couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt, deepening his inner turmoil.

The image of her alone in the morgue in his previous life, frail and pale

The pain in his heart was almost suffocating.

“Milly, this time, I will protect you no matter what. I will support you in whatever you want to do. As long as you are happy, safe, and healthy.”

“Huh?” Milly was surprised by this sudden, serious promise. Why would he say something like that out of the blue?

And considering the Burnetts’s imminent bankruptcy, her survival would be a concern, let alone her desires.

For a moment, she was at a loss for words.

Due to Stephanie’s unexpected fall, the school had to quickly attend to her injuries to prevent any negative consequences. The swearing ceremony had to be abruptly ended.

George sighed, looking down at Milly’s soft hair. He reluctantly said. “It seems like we won’t be able to hug today.”

His warm breath on Milly’s ear made it hard for her to ignore.

asked,

raised an eyebrow, gazing

George, I didn’t know you cared so much about me. If you want a

want a kiss too?

taken aback and received two kisses from

wanted to strangle his

sight. George brought this upon himself

He deserved it!

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Orphanage Can Be

expression hinted at a desire to give

“Danny!”

his name, Danny

focusing on the areas where William had kissed him until they turned slightly red. He then removed his

the orphanage we discussed

still innocently squatting on the playground, and replied, “Yes,

affectionate yet dangerous dynamic between the two brothers

figure suddenly appeared in front of Milly–it was Melanie, who

sleep was evident from her dark circles and tired complexion. However, her

Thank you, Milly”

blinked in surprise at Melanie’s

I was young. It may seem like I have a carefree

many things have suddenly become clear to me. including the future that used to trouble me. I have found what I want. Please

saying this, she let out a sigh as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders. She raised her eyebrows, waved with

and

ceremony, students could go home with their

a dependence