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.

unexpectedly, and there wasn’t even a moment for a breather, much

to Milly,

standing tall, his face

turned out to

good looks that she completely

her gaze, his eyes shining with a cold,

remember doing anything to upset him,

Xavier Steps in as

something about his look seemed

strong opinion about

naturally be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make

his sister, any challenge to her status in the

faced with a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected, simply brushing it

not like me, but

caught her

how come Xavier’s the teacher, and you’re

Anthony shared, “Well, Xavier and Jeffrey are just a year apart. The family was all about Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him

institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a high fever

this, Milly

Now it all clicked!

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

got to respect the intense

the eldest brother, Jordan, made it back just in

I’m sorry for

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

his brow, she offered

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

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

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

on!

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