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 moment for a breather, much less any

he thought, the more upset he got, complaining to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running the

sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall,

it turned out

in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely

Xavier caught her gaze,

an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing anything

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his look seemed

a strong

be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when

any challenge to her status

with a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected, simply

not like me, but you’re

caught her

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

Jeffrey are just a year apart. The family was all about Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier

joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

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

respect the

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

I’m sorry for

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

the beads of sweat on his brow, she offered him a tissue to dab them

Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of tissue cluttered his

on apples out of hunger.

remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am

going on! You’re picking

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