A Film Queen

Chapter 152 Xavier Steps in as Instructor

The cane’s impact was mild, yet it felt surprisingly sharp, given the sweltering heat and their light clothing-

Anthony grimaced as the cane connected.

“Ouch, it hurts…”

“Why can’t I give Milly a hug, Grandpa?”

It had been ages since Anthony last saw Milly, and now, a simple hug was off–limits.

Philip’s sharp glance made Anthony zip it, intimidated.

The Burnetts weren’t about male preference over females, but their old–school beliefs frowned upon casual touches like hugs.

Milly watched Anthony quietly, her brows knitting. “You’ve gotten so dark. Were you in Africa?”

Before she went off to shoot her film, Anthony was much lighter. Now, he looked charred.

At night, you’d only spot his smile in the dark.

Anthony quietly looked over at the older man enjoying his tea. He said in a hushed tone. “Since you’re new here, you might not be aware, but every summer, those of us who aren’t busy get put through military drills, like standing at attention and marching in sync. It’s a tradition Grandpa insists on.”

Milly’s eyebrow went up, “Free birds? Who’s in your squad?”

“Just me,” Anthony admitted straightforwardly.

Milly was speechless.

Anthony was feeling a bit slighted. Everyone in his family was caught up with their jobs or involved in film projects, and there he was, the only one with idle time, aimlessly passing his summers.

Previously, Jordan would cover for him when Grandpa was away. Anthony could goof off, and Jordan would turn a blind eye.

back unexpectedly, and there wasn’t even a moment for a breather, much less any chance to slack

more he thought, the more upset he got, complaining to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running

sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall, his

it turned out to be

good looks

her gaze, his eyes

eyebrow. She couldn’t remember

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about his look seemed all

strong opinion

anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when he found out she was allergic, which shows how much

a brother who deeply cared about his sister, any challenge to

family member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected, simply brushing

not like

something caught her

the same grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the teacher,

a calm tone. Anthony shared, “Well, Xavier and Jeffrey are just a year apart. The family was all about Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him in and trained

institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a high fever for three days and nights,

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

their grandpa’s guidance, Xavier was meant for the military. Still, he shifted paths because of

the intense

the news of Milly’s return, the eldest brother, Jordan, made it back just

I’m sorry for my

Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re

of sweat on his brow, she offered him a tissue to dab them

the sweat. His smile remained gentle even

and Anthony were snacking on apples out of hunger.

Milly, why am

on! You’re picking

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