Get Spoiled after Travelling into A Novel

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.

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

complaining to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running the show. It’s a wonder

sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall, his face the picture of

out to

caught up in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely missed

looked his way, Xavier caught her gaze, his eyes shining

eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing anything

Steps in

his look seemed all

strong opinion about

over Stephanic, Xavier would naturally be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went

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

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

not like me,

caught her

we have the same grandfather, so how

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

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

Milly

Now it all clicked!

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

respect the intense sibling bond

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

I’m sorry for

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

his brow, she offered him a tissue to

His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of tissue

snacking on apples out of hunger. Watching

“Hey, Milly, why am I not

on! You’re

Xavier Steps in