Chapter 56 Misjudging Milly
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Jordan entered the room, tossed his briefcase onto the sofa, and surveyed the chaotic living room. He was furious. “What are you all staring at? Come over and clean up this mess.”
Upon hearing his words, the servants, standing nervously on the side, finally approached and quickly tidied up the chaotic living room.
“Both of you, come over here and stand properly. Now, what exactly happened? Why on earth were you fighting?” Jordan loosened his tie, his face dark as he looked at the two of them.
Matthew snorted coldly and remained silent.
On the other hand, Anthony didn’t hold back. He began complaining. “Jordan, you don’t know how outrageous Matthew is. He threw Milly’s things out and said he didn’t recognise her as his sister. He even claimed that if Milly is here, then he doesn’t belong, Jordan, do you think he deserves a beating or not?”
Anthony’s shamelessness almost amused Matthew, “Stop exaggerating. I never said anything like that.”
Anthony began rolling up his sleeves, and it looked like he was about to explode again. “Do you dare say you didn’t claim you only have Stephanie as a sister? Do you dare say you didn’t throw Milly’s things out?”
“Yes, but…” Matthew tried to explain, only to realise that those words did seem to have come from him.
But he didn’t mean anything with those words at the time. How did they get twisted when they came out of Anthony’s mouth?
It was hard to pinpoint what was wrong, but something just felt off.
Seeing Matthew’s hesitant response, Anthony seized the opportunity and continued to add fuel to the fire. Jordan, he admitted it. Hurry up and teach him a lesson!”
Matthew became anxious. “I didn’t do that. It was Milly who bullied Stephanie first. I didn’t really mean. not to recognise her. I just wanted to give her a little lesson.”
“You still dare to deny it!”
Seeing that the tension between the two was about to escalate again, Jordan, piecing together the situation from their words, sternly reprimanded, “That’s enough!”
Upon seeing Jordan angry, the two fell silent immediately.
Jordan’s face darkened as he looked at the items in the box that had been thrown out. Looking at Matthew, he took a deep breath. He spoke with an unquestionable and firm tone, “Matthew, come over and apologise to Milly!”
Matthew widened his eyes, momentarily taken aback. “Jordan, why should I? She bullied Stephanie!*
Jordan squinted as he glanced at Stephanie, her eyes red and teary, his gaze deep and impenetrable.
Whether it was because his gaze was too intimidating or because he sensed her inner thoughts, Stephanie felt a sense of panic and instinctively shrunk her neck.
Jordan averted his gaze and looked at Matthew, speaking in a deep voice, “Did you see her being bullied?”
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Matthew replied, T… ”
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He hadn’t witnessed Stephanie being bullied. On the contrary, at Crestwood High’s grand hall, he saw Milly being mistreated. She was splattered with ink.
But with Stephanie crying so sadly, it must mean she had suffered some grievances and had nowhere to express them. In the end, wasn’t it because this new sister was too scheming, leaving them with no evidence against her?
Jordan could almost see through Matthew’s thoughts at a glance. Well, he was the legitimate eldest son of the Burnetts, inheriting the family business. His personality was naturally more stable and dignified. Besides, dealing with the deceit and intrigues of the business world had honed his ability to see through things.
Although not much younger than Jordan, Matthew had been pursuing the arts since childhood. He associated with a more limited circle of people, and his nature was relatively pure. He tended to be straightforward and single–minded.
Jordan squinted and said sternly. “Since you didn’t see it, why would you unjustly accuse Milly? Matthew, have your years of studying art cooled the blood of the Burnetts in your veins?”
Matthew felt ashamed by Jordan’s words but couldn’t let it go. “But Stephanie is crying so sadly.”
Stephanie was taken aback, and as she saw Jordan’s intimidating gaze focusing on her again, she hurriedly waved her hands. “No, it’s not that. Matthew misunderstood. I cried because I failed the audition, not for any other reason.”
Matthew’s expression changed, and he looked at Stephanie. “Didn’t you ….
Wait a minute. Stephanie never mentioned that Milly bullied her. She cried in her arms, and he assumed. she had been wronged here.
So, was he misjudging Milly?
Jordan looked at him sternly. “Apologise to Milly.”
Matthew pursed his lips, still somewhat unwilling in his heart. I’m
sorry.
Milly didn’t take his offence to heart, but Anthony felt relieved. With his head held high and a proud expression, someone who didn’t know might think he was the one being apologized to.
“Move Milly’s things back upstairs!”
Matthew didn’t dare to resist any longer and obediently carried the box. “Okay.”
“I’ll go upstairs and shower first, Jordan, Milly said.
After being drenched in ink at the grand hall today, although she managed to wash off the visible parts, she still felt uncomfortable. She needed a thorough shower to feel at ease.
Just as she was about to turn around, Jordan stopped her. “Milly, wait a minute.”
Milly halted and turned to look at him.
Jordan took a red silk pouch from his suit pocket and handed it to her. “I obtained this from the temple.
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It’s said to be very effective. Since you’re about to take the college entrance exam, I’ve prayed for your success and a high ranking.”
Milly’s eyes lit up, and she lovingly held the silk pouch.
It wasn’t the first time she had received a gift, but it was the first time she had received such a thoughtful
“Thank you, Jordan. I really like it.”
Jordan felt relieved to see her so happy. “As long as you like it.”
Afterwards, he pulled out another one and handed it to Stephanie, Although his tone wasn’t as gentle as when he spoke to Milly, he still said. “Stephanie, this silk pouch is for you.”
Stephanie raised her head in pleasant surprise and took it, almost moving to tears. “Thank you
In recent days, seeing how Jordan had been caring for Milly, she thought the silk pouch was only for Milly. She didn’t expect that Jordan had prayed for her as well.
Does this mean that Jordan will treat me better and better in the future?
With this thought, she couldn’t help but feel excited.
Milly felt a twinge in her heart when she saw this scene. While she understood that what Jordan did was right, treating both sisters equally, it still made her uneasy.
Forget it! She shouldn’t be too petty in life.
She was about to go upstairs when suddenly, the silk pouch in her hand was snatched away by a large hand.
Jordan lowered his head and used his slender fingers to tie the red string of the silk pouch onto Milly’s backpack zipper. While doing so, he said, “Stephanie’s was bought with Ivan’s money. They sell them at the entrance of the temple. I obtained yours from the abbot. It is blessed and unique.”
Milly deserved to be unique in the entire world.
Milly felt the lingering discomfort in her heart dissipate instantly, replaced by a warm and joyful feeling.
So, this is what it feels like to be loved.
Without thinking, she rushed into Jordan’s arms. “Thank you, Jordan. I like it.”
Jordan ruffled her hair. “As long as you like it.”
Anthony felt jealous but didn’t dare to go against Jordan’s authority. He could only huff and puff. “You’re so happy just because of a silk pouch. I’ll send you a whole carload next time!”
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