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.

him, she asked,

gazing at her openly.

know you cared

want a

two kisses from William,

never wanted to strangle his brother more than

into laughter at the sight. George brought this upon

He deserved it!

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His expression hinted at a desire to give

“Danny!”

hearing the CEO call his name, Danny immediately understood and

carefully cleaned his fingers, then roughly wiped his face, focusing on the areas where William had kissed

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

William, still innocently squatting on the

dangerous dynamic between

appeared in front of Milly–it was Melanie,

of sleep was evident from her dark circles and tired complexion.

Thank you, Milly”

in surprise at Melanie’s sudden appearance.

never had to worry about food and clothing since I was young. It may seem like I have a carefree life, but deep

things have suddenly become clear to me. including the future that used to trouble me. I have found what I want. Please don’t misunderstand. I am not asking

saying this, she let out a sigh as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders. She raised her eyebrows, waved

and curled her

swearing ceremony, students could go home

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

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