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.

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

more he thought, the more upset he got, complaining to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running the show. It’s a wonder I’m still

Anthony sulked, Milly noticed a man standing

turned out to

caught up in ‘Anthony’s good

her gaze, his eyes shining with a

She couldn’t remember doing

Steps

his look

had a strong opinion

made 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

challenge to her status in

faced with a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed

Many people might not like me, but you’re

caught her

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

was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him in and

one could have guessed his thoughts; he was adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

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

respect the

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

I’m sorry for

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

the beads of sweat on his brow, she

let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of tissue cluttered

apples out of hunger. Watching the scene, their apples suddenly

displeased tone, Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly,

on! You’re picking

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