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.

to him, she asked, “Do

gazing at her openly.

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 kiss

and received two kisses from William,

never wanted to strangle his brother more

the sight. George brought this upon himself with his ulterior motives against

He deserved it!

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at a desire to give him

“Danny!”

Danny

his face, focusing on the areas where William had kissed him

the orphanage we discussed last time, I believe we

glanced at William, still innocently squatting on the

affectionate yet dangerous dynamic between the two

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

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

Thank you, Milly”

at Melanie’s sudden

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

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

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

and

students could go home

her eyes showing a

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