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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,

eyebrow, gazing at her openly.

didn’t know you cared so much about me. If

you want a kiss

was taken aback and received two

never wanted to strangle his brother more than

burst into laughter at the sight. George brought this upon himself with his ulterior motives against

He deserved it!

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a desire

“Danny!”

CEO call his name, Danny

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

“Get rid of this. As for the orphanage we discussed last time, I believe we

squatting on the playground,

dangerous dynamic between the two

figure suddenly appeared in front of Milly–it was Melanie, who had just stepped down from

calmer than before, though her lack of sleep was evident from her dark circles and tired complexion. However, her eyes

Thank you, Milly”

at Melanie’s sudden appearance. Thank

and clothing since I was young. It may seem like I have a carefree life,

family has gone bankrupt, it seems like many things have suddenly become clear to me. including the future that used to trouble me. I have found

sigh as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders. She raised her eyebrows, waved with youthful

and

could go

at Leon beside her, her eyes showing a dependence that she couldn’t control. “Where do you live