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 a breather, much less any chance

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

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

out

good looks that she completely missed the guy

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

She couldn’t remember doing anything

Xavier Steps in

something about his look seemed

had a strong

The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when he found out she was allergic, which

his sister, any challenge to her status in the family would instinctively be met

member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected, simply

people might not like

caught her

so how come

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

Grandfather beat him so severely that

this, Milly

Now it all clicked!

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

respect the intense sibling

return, the eldest brother,

I’m sorry for

for Jordan and responded with a kind

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

remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of tissue

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

Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am

on! You’re picking

Steps