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.

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

Milly, “This time,

Milly noticed a man standing tall, his

out

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

her gaze, his eyes shining with

couldn’t remember doing anything to

Steps in as

about his look seemed all

a strong opinion

says that

any challenge to her status in

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

might not like me, but you’re not worth bothering

caught her

same grandfather, so how come

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

his thoughts; he was adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

he shifted paths because

the intense sibling bond

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

I’m sorry for

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

brow, she offered him a

His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of tissue cluttered his

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

“Hey, Milly, why am I not getting wiped down,

what’s going on!

Xavier Steps in as