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

more he thought, the more upset he got, complaining to Milly, “This

noticed a man standing tall,

turned out to

had been so caught up in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely missed the guy beside

her gaze, his eyes shining with a cold, distant

raised an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing

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about his look

a strong

the most protective 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,

deeply cared about his sister, any challenge to her status in the family would

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

line. Many people might not like me, but

caught her

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

year apart. 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.

“No one could have guessed his thoughts; he was adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

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

got to respect the intense sibling bond

the eldest brother, Jordan, made it back just in time for

sorry for my

lot of affection for Jordan and responded with a kind smile,

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

he leaned down, Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even

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

remarked, “Hey, Milly, why

on! You’re picking

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