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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.

even a moment for a breather, much less any chance to slack

got, complaining to Milly, “This time,

a man standing tall, his face

it turned out to be

in ‘Anthony’s good looks that

gaze, his eyes shining

She couldn’t remember doing anything

Xavier Steps

something about his look seemed all

had 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, which shows how much he

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

Milly seemed unaffected, simply

Many people might not like me, but you’re

caught her

so how come Xavier’s the teacher,

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 general, but

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

Milly

Now it all clicked!

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

to respect the intense sibling

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

sorry

for Jordan and responded with a kind smile,

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

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

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

Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why

on! You’re

Xavier Steps in