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 breather, much less any

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

man standing tall, his face

out to

in ‘Anthony’s good

way, Xavier caught her gaze, his eyes shining with a cold, distant

remember

Xavier Steps in as

about his look seemed all

strong opinion

threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to

to her status in the family would instinctively be met with

Milly seemed unaffected, simply brushing

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

caught her

the same grandfather, so how come

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

adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

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

respect the intense sibling bond

of Milly’s return, the eldest brother, Jordan,

I’m sorry for my

a lot of affection for Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re not delayed, Jordan. You still haven’t

the beads of sweat on his brow, she offered him a tissue to dab

smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of

snacking on apples out of hunger. Watching the scene, their apples suddenly seemed less

Milly, why am I

going on! You’re

Xavier Steps in as