Chapter 16 Unfortunate Sibling

The Burnett Mansion

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Upon entering the house, Milly heard Jordan’s stern reprimand from inside. He roared, “Why do mean that Milly doesn’t deserve to ride in our car? Milly is the eldest daughter of the Burnetts, my own sister, and our parents‘ biological daughter. What makes her unworthy of riding in the car?

“Anthony. I’m warning you for the last time. Milly is my beloved sister. If anything happens to her, don’t blame me for not considering our bond as siblings!

“Go find her! All of you! No one will rest until Milly is found!”

No one dared to say a word.

Milly’s heart thumped violently. She felt a warmth wash over her and envelope the cold indifference within her.

She had always thought of herself as a solitary soul roaming in this world, capable of brushing off any insults or mistreatment.

However, she had no idea that the protective words from others could be so moving.

Jordan, I’m home. Milly took a deep breath. She calmed her racing heart and entered the room.

The noisy living room fell silent instantly.

Standing in the center of the room with a stoic expression, Jordan heard her voice and slowly turned around. As he laid eyes on the girl at the door, his tense demeanor softened.

He approached her quickly and embraced her tightly.

Jordan reacted as if he had found a lost treasure.

“Gosh! Milly, thank God that you’re alright.

“It’s my fault! I didn’t protect you well.”

He was truly frightened. When Anthony and Stephanie came home and Milly was not with them, he discovered that Anthony had left Milly alone and returned.

moment,

past life before his rebirth, when he saw the lifeless, skinny girl lying in the hospital morgue, he was overwhelmed

warm embrace, which dispelled the chill from her tired

genuine concern and fear for her

I’m fine. I’m here

at her words. He reached

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future, I’ll arrange for a new driver for you.

drivers just for pick–ups would be excessive and

rusty tea tin where she saved money in her

as you say–no extravagance or

side, Stephanie clenched her fists tightly,

he doted

Jordan’s

that this fool had managed to get into Crestwood High and secure a spot

I’m in Class D. There

dwelled on it, the angrier

in the Burnetts,

cautious step forward. She said softly, “Milly, I’m glad that you’re home.

as if she had just

Milly

amusing. She asked, “You

hopes to find her lying dead in

eyes reddened even more, and her voice choked up, as if

Anthony to go find

Look at her art of

just a few sentences, this girl manage to completely steer herself away from the

as this pitiful speech came out, Anthony immediately fell for it. He protected Stephanie behind him and glared

the one that spoke those words today, and I’m the one that instructed the driver to drive. If you

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said a few words just now, but you all have been chattering on and on. In the end, you’re trying to blame baseless accusations on me.

“You… I

speechless. His face turned

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