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.

wasn’t even a moment for

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

standing tall, his face the picture

turned out to be

‘Anthony’s good looks

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

remember doing anything

Steps

something about his look seemed all too

strong opinion

protective over Stephanic, Xavier would naturally be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for

brother who deeply cared about his sister, any challenge to her status in the family would instinctively

Milly seemed unaffected, simply brushing it off

people might not like me,

caught her

we have the same grandfather, so how come

kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him in and trained him hard from a young age. Grandpa always saw him as the

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

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

grandpa’s guidance, Xavier was meant for the military. Still, he shifted

to respect the intense sibling

return, the eldest brother, Jordan, made it back just

sorry for

had a lot of affection for Jordan and responded with a

on his brow, she

smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces

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

tone, Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am

going on! You’re picking

Steps in as