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, entry was impossible at

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

to you might cause a disturbance, so I… entered through

window? This is the

any safety measures

disaster.

at him incredulously. “Are

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about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to

continued to frown,

tentatively proposing. “What if I were to don a helmet and ascend tomorrow,

his fixation on helmets know no bounds?

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

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

with his fingers. “But it’s late, and I wished not to disturb your rest by entering. It seemed simpler to

left utterly

hung in

the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a

could you step outside for a moment? I need

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

“Thank you, lady.”

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

back to the

to address him, “Mr. Xavier…

“Woof woof woof.

furrowed her brow. Was he truly persisting in this pretence

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