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.

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

he got, complaining to Milly,

Anthony sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall, his face the

out to

up in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she

her gaze, his eyes shining

remember doing anything to upset

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his look seemed all

strong opinion

novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics

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

family member’s animosity, Milly seemed

people might not like me,

something caught

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

he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took

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

Milly

Now it all clicked!

grandpa’s guidance, Xavier was meant for the military. Still, he shifted

respect the intense

eldest brother, Jordan, made it back just in

I’m sorry for

for Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re not

brow, she offered him a tissue

her remove the sweat. His smile remained

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

Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am

what’s going on! You’re picking

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