A Film Queen

Chapter 298 Into Her Good Books

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Xavier observed Milly’s countenance carefully, detecting a trace of unease. Promptly, he addressed her. “Milly, did I startle you? If my presence unsettles you, I could don a mask upon every encounter. Should even that prove ineffective, I shall resort to a helmet.”

Milly remained taciturn, her lips pursed.

There is no need for such measures.

A sudden idea seized Xavier’s thoughts, prompting him to rise eagerly. “Milly, are you in need of refreshment? Might I fetch you some water, or perhaps a selection of fruits? A banana, or perchance an apple?”

Milly raised a hand to halt him. “No, thank you. I am neither thirsty nor hungry.”

“In that case, allow me

Milly drew a deep breath. “There is no need for that, Mr. Xavier. We must have a serious conversation.”

“Woof woof woof…

Milly arched an eyebrow in confusion.

Concerned she had not heard, Xavier leaned closer and emitted two more barks in a higher pitch. “Woof woof woofl

Milly furrowed her brow, slightly repelled by his behaviour.

Is this man deranged? Has he been bitten by a rabid creature and left untreated? Does he fancy himself a canine?

Xavier blinked, wounded by her reaction. “I even barked like a dog, and yet-”

Before he could finish, the nurse from the adjoining room, who had been dozing, evidently heard the disturbance and swiftly swung the door open. “Ms. Burnett I heard a dog barking. Has a stray dog entered this room?”

As she stepped inside, her gaze met Xavier’s. “Mr. Xavier, how did you gain entry here?”

swipe card. Without someone on

to prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t swiped it, how had Mr.

scratched his nose awkwardly. “Well, I was concerned that calling out to you might cause a disturbance, so I… entered

nurse’s eyes widened. “Through the window? This is

the seventh floor. Coming up without any safety measures in

disaster.

him incredulously. “Are you quite mad?*

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about, Milly. During our training,

frown, her

were to don a helmet and

on helmets know no

temples, feeling dubious about the man standing before her. Why

however, is for ventilation alone, not

late, and I wished not to disturb your rest by

left utterly speechless.

silence hung in the

attempted to lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a keen eye for Ms. Burnett’s well–being, that’s all.”

outside for a moment? I need to

free to converse. If

“Thank you, lady.”

There had been no dog in the room earlier, so where had that barking originated?

scene shifts back to

as Milly prepared to address him, “Mr.

“Woof woof woof.

in this pretence of barking like a

with a pleading expression, seeking reconciliation. “Milly, I have come to recognise my errors. I acknowledge my folly. Can