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 a breather, much less any

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

a man standing

it turned out

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

her gaze, his eyes shining with a cold, distant

raised an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing

Xavier Steps

about his look

a strong opinion about

would naturally be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science

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

with a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed

people might not like me, but you’re

caught

grandfather, so how come

kid, leaving Xavier to our

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

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

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

the intense sibling bond

brother, Jordan, made it back just

I’m sorry for

Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re not

brow, she offered him a tissue to

he leaned down, Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of tissue cluttered

the same time, Jonathan and Anthony were snacking on apples out of

Milly, why am I

what’s going on!

152 Xavier Steps in