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.

wasn’t even a moment for a breather,

he got, complaining to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running the show. It’s a wonder I’m still

man standing tall, his face

turned out

‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely missed the

caught her gaze, his eyes shining with

an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember

Steps in as

look seemed all

had a strong opinion

sense. Being the most protective over Stephanic, Xavier would naturally be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says

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

member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected,

not like me, but you’re not

something caught

we have the same grandfather, so how come Xavier’s

a calm tone. 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 in and trained him hard from a young age. Grandpa always saw him as the future

one could have guessed his thoughts; he was adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

Still, he shifted paths because of his devotion to Stephanie, heading

respect the intense sibling

the news of Milly’s return, the eldest brother, Jordan, made it back just in

I’m sorry for my

Jordan and responded with a kind smile,

on his brow, she offered him a

leaned down, Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces

and Anthony were snacking on apples out of hunger. Watching the

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

what’s going on! You’re picking

Xavier Steps in