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?”

swipe card. Without someone on the inside

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

nose awkwardly. “Well, I was concerned that calling out to you might cause a disturbance, so I… entered through the window.”

window? This is

seventh floor. Coming up without any safety measures in place meant any

disaster.

incredulously. “Are you quite mad?*

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explain, “It’s nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training,

to frown,

“What if I were to don

his fixation on helmets know no bounds?

standing before her. Why was he

the window, however, is for ventilation alone, not

not to disturb your rest by entering. It seemed simpler to

was left utterly speechless.

silence hung in the

to lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr.

outside

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

“Thank you, lady.”

her, a sudden realisation struck her. There had been no dog

back

as Milly prepared to address him, “Mr. Xavier…

“Woof woof woof.

in this pretence

I acknowledge

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