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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.

back unexpectedly, and there wasn’t even a moment for a breather, much less any chance to

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

sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall, his

out to

caught up in ‘Anthony’s good

gaze, his

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

Xavier Steps in as

look seemed

had a strong opinion about

it over, it made sense. Being the most protective over Stephanic, Xavier would naturally be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says

challenge to her status in the family would instinctively be met with

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

Many people might not like

caught her

same grandfather, so how come

shared, “Well, Xavier and Jeffrey are just a year apart. The family was all about Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid,

Grandfather beat him

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

their grandpa’s guidance, Xavier was meant for the military. Still, he

the intense sibling bond

brother,

I’m sorry for my

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

his brow, she offered him a tissue

Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even

out of hunger. Watching the scene,

Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why

going on!

Xavier Steps in