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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.

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

upset he got, complaining to Milly, “This time,

Milly noticed a man standing tall, his face the picture

turned out

‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely missed the guy

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

an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember

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his look

a strong

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

deeply cared about his sister, any challenge to her status in the family would instinctively

member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected,

bottom line. Many people might not like

something caught

grandfather, so how come Xavier’s

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

about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a high fever for three

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

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

to respect the intense

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

I’m sorry

had a lot of affection for Jordan and responded with a

of sweat on his brow, she offered him

His smile remained gentle even while tiny

Anthony were snacking on apples out of hunger. Watching the scene, their apples

Milly,

on! You’re picking

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