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.

Grandpa came back unexpectedly, and there wasn’t even a moment for a

the more upset he got, complaining to Milly,

a man standing tall, his face the picture of

it turned out

in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely

gaze, his eyes

an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing anything to upset him,

Steps in

something about his look seemed

strong opinion about

protective over Stephanic, Xavier would naturally be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to

who deeply cared about his sister, any challenge to her status in the

a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed

Many people might not like me, but

something caught her

grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the teacher, and you’re the

about Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him in

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

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

grandpa’s guidance, Xavier was meant for the military. Still, he shifted paths because of his devotion to Stephanie, heading into research

the

the news of Milly’s return, the eldest brother, Jordan,

sorry

lot of affection for Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re not delayed, Jordan. You still haven’t

brow, she

His smile remained gentle even while tiny

were snacking on apples out of hunger. Watching the scene, their apples suddenly seemed

remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am I not getting wiped

on!

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