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.

around, Grandpa came back unexpectedly, and there wasn’t even a moment

to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running the show.

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

it turned out to be

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

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

an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember

Steps

his look seemed all too

a strong

threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when

cared about his sister, any challenge to her status in the family would

family member’s animosity, Milly

might not like

something caught

grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the teacher,

The family was all about Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier

institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a high fever for three days and nights, nearly passing

this, Milly

Now it all clicked!

guidance, Xavier was meant for the military. Still, he shifted paths because of his devotion to Stephanie, heading into

respect the intense sibling bond

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

sorry for my

of affection for Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re not delayed, Jordan. You still haven’t

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

snacking on apples out of hunger. Watching the scene, their

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

going on! You’re

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