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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.

a moment for a breather, much less any chance to

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

a man standing tall, his face the

out to

been so caught up in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely missed the guy beside

looked his way, Xavier caught her gaze,

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

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about his look

had a strong opinion about

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

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

Milly seemed unaffected, simply brushing it off with

line. Many people might not like

something caught her

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

was all about Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid,

the research institute. Grandfather beat him so

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

Still, he shifted paths because of his devotion to Stephanie,

got to respect the intense sibling bond

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

I’m sorry for

responded with a kind smile, “You’re not delayed,

sweat on his brow, she

Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle

apples out of hunger. Watching the

remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am I

what’s going on! You’re picking

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