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

to Milly,

man standing tall, his face

turned out to be

caught up in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely

her gaze, his eyes

couldn’t remember doing anything to upset him, could

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about his look

had a strong opinion about

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

to her status in the family would instinctively be met

a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected,

like me, but you’re

caught

the same grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the

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 hard from a young age. Grandpa always saw him as

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 three days and nights,

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

meant for the military. Still, he

to respect the

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

sorry for

a kind smile, “You’re not delayed, Jordan. You still haven’t

on his brow, she offered him a

Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle

time, Jonathan and Anthony were snacking on apples out of hunger. Watching

“Hey, Milly, why

going on!

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