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?”

a swipe card. Without someone on the inside to swipe it,

entrusted only Ms. Burnett with the card to prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t swiped it, how

out to you might cause a disturbance, so I…

the window? This

any safety

disaster.

stared at him incredulously. “Are you quite

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seeing Milly’s disbelief. Xavier straightened himself, hastening to explain, “It’s nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to

frown,

nervously, tentatively proposing. “What if I were to don a helmet and ascend tomorrow, would that be acceptable?”

on helmets know no

before her. Why was he behaving so foolishly

its purpose; the window, however, is for ventilation alone, not for ingress

aggrieved, Xavier toyed with his fingers. “But it’s late, and I wished not to disturb your rest by entering. It seemed simpler to use the window, slipping in quietly without causing any disturbance.

left

silence hung in

attendant sensed the tension and attempted to lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply

could you step outside for a moment?

complied, nodding. “Of course, feel free to converse. If you require anything, just

“Thank you, lady.”

realisation struck her. There had been no dog in the

shifts back

prepared to address him,

“Woof woof woof.

brow. Was he truly persisting in this pretence of barking like a

recognise my errors. I acknowledge my folly. Can you find it in your heart to