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.

came back unexpectedly, and there wasn’t even a

he got, complaining to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running the show. It’s a wonder I’m

a man standing

out to be

good looks that she completely missed the guy beside

gaze, his eyes shining with a cold, distant

She couldn’t remember

Steps

his look seemed all

had a strong

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

a brother who deeply cared about his sister, any challenge to her status

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

might not like me, but you’re not

something caught her

have the same grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the teacher, and

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

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

Milly

Now it all clicked!

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

to respect the intense sibling bond

brother, Jordan, made it back

I’m sorry

lot of affection for Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re

she offered him a tissue

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

apples out of hunger. Watching the scene,

tone, Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am I not getting wiped down,

on! You’re

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