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 for

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

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

out

up in ‘Anthony’s good looks that

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

an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing anything to

Steps in

look seemed all

strong opinion about

seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when he found out she was

his sister, any challenge to her status in the family would instinctively be

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

not like me, but you’re not

caught

we have the same grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the

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

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

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

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

respect the

Milly’s return, the eldest brother, Jordan,

I’m sorry for

Jordan and responded with a kind smile,

sweat on his brow, she offered

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

on apples out of hunger.

“Hey, Milly, why am I not getting

going on!

Xavier Steps