A Film Queen

Chapter 135 Mr Tate Rescued You

Jonathan rolled his eyes upon seeing the text message.

He had previously mocked his older brother for claiming that their family’s merchant background was somehow less prestigious. And now, here he was, bold enough to ask him for details!

Block!

No sooner had he blocked that message, another popped up, this time from his second brother, Matthew,

Matthew asked. ‘Did Stephanie embroider the pattern on this sachet?‘

Jonathan’s brow furrowed. What was with today? Why were all these usually distant people suddenly flooding him with messages?

He quickly replied, “No.”

Matthew texted back. Then who did?‘

A twinge of annoyance pinched Jonathan.

He had clearly stated on Twitter that it was their sister who had embroidered it. Was Matthew being deliberately dense, or was he just refusing to acknowledge their other sister, Milly?

On reflection, the latter seemed more likely.

Frustrated and unable to hold back his irritation, Jonathan responded sharply, “Do you only have one

sister?

After sending the message, he tapped his fingers angrily on the screen.

Matthew did not message back after that.

Meanwhile, Milly was dealing with an emotional outburst on the other end of the line.

Anthony’s voice was filled with distress as he confronted Milly. “I knew it! You must be fooling around with Jonathan while you’re filming! Have you fallen for him instead of me? Am I not the one you love the most?” he exclaimed.

did you

been planning to leave with Jonathan all this time? I’m still waiting for you at home. How can you do this to me? Doesn’t your conscience bother you?”

Milly just fell silent.

barely scraping by in his understanding of Centralian to get into Crestfallen

rubbed her temples, trying to explain, “It was Jonathan’s birthday, so I made

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embroidered it yourself! Jonathan wouldn’t even appreciate that.

I make one for you too?” Milly

that was originally meant for

craft a handmade one just for you. It will be even better

Anthony fell silent.

lot of

emotional intensity of the conversation. “Wow, Milly, you have such a good relationship with your

smiled to herself–it

to navigate this strange new world alone, as the book’s

Anthony and Jordan had been her unexpected allies, offering protection and carving

with her own ambitions. She was determined to make her mark

one–person effort

food Joy had brought, Milly got ready to leave. “Milly, you should eat first. The director said there might be scenes tonight, so you need to eat

Milly nodded appreciatively.

sudden question. “Joy, do you remember when I fell into the

slightly startled, nodded earnestly. “Yes,

because Milly had been trying to save Stephanie, whom she considered

still clear in

expression turned thoughtful as she asked, “Who was it that rescued

looked puzzled by the question and hesitated. “Milly, you don’t remember

Milly nodded.

blank when she was pulled from the water, and by the

who had saved her had

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the incident, she had naturally assumed he was the one who had rescued her. However, Neal had denied it earlier today

Who was it then?

she seemed aware of it during the rescue. So, she had