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

to Milly, “This

a man standing tall, his face the picture

it turned out to be

been so caught up in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely missed

her gaze, his eyes shining

She couldn’t remember doing anything to upset him,

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look

strong opinion

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 how much he

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

with a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected,

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

caught

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

he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier

his thoughts; he was adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a high

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

Xavier was meant for the military. Still, he shifted paths because of his devotion to

got to respect the intense sibling bond

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

sorry for

responded with a kind smile, “You’re not delayed, Jordan. You

the beads of sweat on his brow, she offered

remove the sweat. His smile remained

time, Jonathan and Anthony were snacking on apples out of hunger.

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

going on! You’re picking

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