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.

there wasn’t even a moment

complaining to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s

standing tall, his

out to be

so caught up in ‘Anthony’s good

Xavier caught her gaze, his eyes shining with a cold, distant

raised an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember

Xavier Steps

about his look seemed

a strong

sense. Being the most protective over Stephanic, Xavier would naturally be wary of 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

cared about his sister, any challenge to her status in the family would instinctively be

family member’s animosity, Milly seemed

people might not like me, but you’re not worth

caught her

same grandfather, so how

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 him hard

institute. Grandfather

this, Milly

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

respect the intense sibling bond

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

I’m sorry for my

for Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re not delayed, Jordan. You still haven’t had your

his brow, she offered him a tissue to dab

His smile remained gentle even while tiny

on apples out of hunger.

a displeased tone, Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am I not getting wiped

what’s going on! You’re

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