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

Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running the

Anthony sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall, his face the

turned out

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

his way, Xavier caught her gaze, his eyes shining

raised an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing anything to

Xavier Steps in as

something about his look seemed all

had a strong opinion about

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

his sister, any challenge to her status in the family would instinctively be

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

like me,

caught

we have the same grandfather, so how come Xavier’s

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 the future general,

about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he

this, Milly

Now it all clicked!

he shifted paths

to respect the intense sibling bond

return, the eldest brother, Jordan,

I’m sorry

responded with a

of sweat on his brow, she offered him

His smile remained gentle

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

a displeased tone, Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am

what’s going on! You’re

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