Chapter 226 The Stubborn Matthew

Milly’s words momentarily stunned Matthew.

She had a point.

Not just in the past, but even now, he approached her with an agenda. He never truly considered her hist

sister.

But his pride stopped him from admitting it. After a prolonged silence, he muttered, “Why are your making such a big deal out of this? We’re all Burnetts. Does it really matter?”

Milly was perplexed.

She couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh. What kind of twisted reasoning is this?

Earlier, he was so self–righteous, claiming I’m unworthy of the Burnett name. Now suddenly, we’re all family and I shouldn’t harbor resentment? He wants to have it both ways–praising and criticizing me at will. What else is there for me to say?

With a sardonic smile, she retorted, her voice slicing through the faint light, “Matthew, even though you’re an artist and not big on logical thinking, you should grasp basic human relationships. We’re not close enough for gift–giving and late–night heart–to–hearts, are we?”

Matthew’s anger flared. “How dare you-

Milly shrugged, meeting his gaze coolly. “Look at you, quick to accuse me again. You do realize what you’ve done could get you in trouble, right? Ever heard of trespassing?

Sure, Matthew was her brother, but sneaking into someone’s room uninvited was, at best, unethical, and at worst, illegal. She had a doctorate in her past life; if she chose to pursue it, she could easily involve the authorities.

Let’s see then who the Burnetts would stand behind then–me or him.

Matthew’s face turned a fiery shade of red; his breaths were coming out in sharp bursts, his teeth audibly grinding. His eyes burned with a rage that seemed capable of consuming Milly.

Milly remained unfazed. Dealing with an art student like him in a confrontation was well within her capabilities.

Seeing his intense fury oddly satisfied her. She casually sat down at the table and poured herself a cup

of

tea.

everything else, the tea at this monastery was exceptional. It

the perfect choice for this moment; it was

and watching her calmly sip tea

‘Buddhist robes, which was why he had reluctantly

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when he tried to bring those sketches

flood of ideas, as if a

couldn’t explain it, but it was as if

he wouldn’t have swallowed his pride and come to Milly in the dead of night. The issue was that when the organiser

was King, you

snatched victory from him

King knew no bounds. Compared to defeating King, bowing to Milly was

matter!

triumphing over King and shedding the perpetual runner–up

determined not to lose control and break the cup she held in her hand. “So, what do I need to do to get you to sit down and

regarded him with a mix of

temper, she had anticipated him storming out angrily after her

showing willingness to

must want something from

Heh, this is interesting.

proud Matthew is

“Matthew, watch your words. When you need something from someone, it’s polite to start with

“Fine. Please set down your tea

Milly was speechless.

What was I expecting?

think in

etiquette? It should be: Please tell me what I

me.”

grudgingly granting a rare favor. “Fine. I

Milly was stunned.

the hell!!? I main’t

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