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.

even a moment for

thought, the more upset he got, complaining to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running

noticed a man standing

turned out

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

looked his way, Xavier caught her gaze, his eyes shining with a

couldn’t remember doing anything to upset

152 Xavier Steps in

look seemed all too

strong opinion about

novel says that he even went

to

family member’s animosity, Milly seemed

not like me, but you’re not worth bothering

caught

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

was all about Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him in and trained him hard from a young age.

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

this, Milly

Now it all clicked!

meant for the military. Still, he shifted paths because of

the intense sibling bond

the eldest brother, Jordan, made

sorry

of affection for Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re

his brow, she offered him a tissue to dab them

let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle

same time, Jonathan and Anthony were snacking on apples out of hunger. Watching the scene, their

Milly, why am

on! You’re picking

Steps