A Film Queen

Chapter 39 Orphanage Can Be Scheduled

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, “Do you

eyebrow, gazing at

a large figure jumped on him, embracing and nuzzling him. “Wow, George, I didn’t know you cared so much about me. If you

want a

aback and received two kisses from William, his expression darkening

to strangle his brother more than

help but burst into laughter at the sight. George brought this upon himself with his ulterior

He deserved it!

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39 Orphanage

playground. His expression hinted at a desire to give him a

“Danny!”

his name, Danny immediately understood and handed him

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

this. As for the orphanage we

at William, still innocently squatting on

finding the affectionate yet dangerous dynamic

in front of Milly–it was Melanie, who had just

appeared calmer than before, though her lack of sleep was evident from her dark

Thank you, Milly”

blinked in surprise at Melanie’s sudden

about food and clothing since I was young. It may seem like I have

become clear to me. including the future that used to trouble

she let out a sigh as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders. She raised her eyebrows, waved with youthful vigour, and said, “Milly,

stood still and curled her

the swearing ceremony, students could

eyes showing a dependence that she couldn’t control. “Where do you live