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,

Milly noticed a man standing tall, his face the picture of

turned out to be

up in ‘Anthony’s good

caught her gaze, his eyes shining with

She couldn’t remember doing

152 Xavier Steps in as

about his look seemed all too

had a strong opinion about

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 family would instinctively be met

faced with a family member’s animosity, Milly

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

caught

so how come

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

Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a high fever

Milly

Now it all clicked!

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

the intense

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

I’m sorry for

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

on his brow, she offered him a tissue

he leaned down, Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle

time, Jonathan and Anthony were snacking on apples out

tone, Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am

going on! You’re picking

Xavier Steps in as