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.

unexpectedly, and there wasn’t even a moment for a breather, much less

upset he got, complaining to Milly, “This

sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall,

it turned out to be

up in ‘Anthony’s good looks

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

couldn’t remember doing anything to upset

Xavier Steps in

look seemed all too

a strong opinion about

be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when

challenge to her status

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

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

something caught her

so how come Xavier’s the teacher, and you’re the

a year apart. The family was all about Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier to

“No one could have guessed his thoughts; he was adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a high fever for

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

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

to respect the intense

brother, Jordan, made it

sorry

of affection for Jordan and responded with a kind smile,

his brow, she offered him

His smile

time, Jonathan and Anthony were snacking on apples out of hunger. Watching the scene, their apples suddenly seemed

“Hey, Milly, why am I not getting

on! You’re picking

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