A Film Queen

Chapter 177 Uncle George

He distinctly remembered her arm bleeding heavily, the blood coating her entire arm. How could there be no sign of a wound now?

Also, during the bomb blast carlier today, he tried to pull Milly close so they were not far apart. Despite. avoiding the explosion, he still sustained numerous injuries from the blast, but she seemed unscathed…

If Apollo, being an experimental subject, saved her because of his speed, then why did Apollo have numerous injuries from the blast while Milly had none?

From a scientific standpoint, it seems completely illogical…

At that moment, Milly was unaware of the perplexed gaze fixed on her. Her eyes were locked on the prominent “twelve o’clock” on the wall, biting her lip with concern.

The time was ticking away, and she worried whether the Burnetts had left their door unlocked for her.

Would her older brothers be worried about her by now?

As her anxiety grew, she quickly signalled to Apollo, who was lingering in the corner. “Apollo, time to head home.

Apollo’s emotions are fleeting. He has already forgotten Milly’s recent scolding. As soon as he sees her gesturing, he scampers over excitedly, grabbing her sleeve and whimpering.

It seemed he was still upset about the earlier incident.

Milly laughed lightly at his demeanour and said, “Let’s try to keep out of trouble, okay? No more aggression. If you’re good, no timeouts. But if not, there will be consequences, got it?”

Apollo cocked his head, looking puzzled. “Huh?”

Milly ruffled his hair affectionately. “Say goodbye to Uncle George, we’re leaving.”

“Huh?”

still seated, raised an eyebrow at the sudden familial title. Uncle

her suggestion, but the

further and compromise her goal of having the video

at a loss for

joke? Was he being punished for past transgressions, now having his

smile, his features tense as if he were trying to suppress

not worry about that now. It’s getting late, and I’ll prepare

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Chapter 177 Uncle George

hint of concern. “But what about my

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brothers she would be home, and

them to worry.

her, “Don’t worry, I’ve already had Danny inform them about your safety. They know you’re with me, so

the middle of the night, especially looking dishevelled, might cause a stir. I’ll have the servants tidy him up a bit, starting with a haircut. You should also think about how to explain tonight’s events to

the logic

would disapprove of a girl bringing a

he was not dirty, no one had properly cared for him. He looked wild, with unkempt and dishevelled

when meeting strangers,

they plan to return during the day

“Okay,” Milly agreed reluctantly.

lingered on her mind as she looked back at Apollo,

with him; despite seeing him as a younger brother, boundaries

handle him, he might react badly, possibly

alone

What a dilemma.

seemed to catch her concern and stood up,

Milly was surprised, hardly

abandon him in the middle of

Apollo had nearly stabbed him

“I intended to purchase him from the beginning, so I’ve already planned for his care.

nodded in

George was speechless.

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