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, much less any chance to

the more upset he got, complaining to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running

standing tall, his face

out

good looks that she completely

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

an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing anything to upset him, could

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something about his look seemed all

strong opinion

her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when he

about his sister, any challenge to her

a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed

like me, but

something caught her

how come Xavier’s

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

adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a high fever for three days and nights, nearly passing

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

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

to respect the intense

brother, Jordan, made it

sorry for my

of affection for Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re not

she offered

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

out of hunger. Watching the scene, their apples

“Hey, Milly, why am I not

on! You’re picking

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