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.

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

to Milly, “This time,

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

it turned out

good looks that she completely

way, Xavier caught her gaze, his eyes shining

She couldn’t remember

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about his look seemed all

strong

over Stephanic, Xavier would naturally be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when he found out she was allergic, which shows how

sister, any challenge to her status in the

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

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

caught

so how come

The family 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. Grandpa always saw

joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

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

the intense sibling bond

brother, Jordan, made it back just in

I’m sorry for

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

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

the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while

same time, Jonathan and Anthony were snacking on apples out of

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

on! You’re picking

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