A Film Queen

Chapter 298

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?”

Without someone on the inside to swipe it, entry was impossible

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

out to you might cause a disturbance,

“Through the window? This is the

up without any safety measures in place meant

disaster.

at him incredulously. “Are you quite

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

continued to frown, her

I were to don

helmets

her. Why was

door serves its purpose; the window, however, is for

your rest by entering. It seemed

left utterly

uncomfortable silence hung in

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

you step outside for a moment? I need to speak with

free to converse. If you require anything, just let me

“Thank you, lady.”

closed the door behind her, a sudden realisation struck her. There had been no dog in the room earlier,

shifts back to

prepared to

“Woof woof woof.

Was he truly persisting in this

errors. I acknowledge my

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