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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.

even a moment for a breather, much less any chance

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

Anthony sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall, his

turned out to

up in ‘Anthony’s good

way, Xavier caught her gaze, his eyes shining with a cold, distant

eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing anything to

Steps in

his look

a strong opinion about

says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when he found out

deeply cared about his sister, any challenge to her status in

member’s animosity, Milly

Many people might not like me, but

something caught

the same grandfather, so how come

sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him in

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

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

military. Still, he shifted paths because of his devotion to Stephanie, heading into research

respect the intense sibling bond

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

I’m sorry

with a kind smile, “You’re not delayed, Jordan.

on his brow, she offered him a tissue to

he leaned down, Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of tissue

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

Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am I

on! You’re picking

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