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 the inside to swipe it, entry was impossible at certain times.

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

was concerned that calling out to you might cause a disturbance, so I… entered

“Through the window? This is the seventh

without any safety measures in place meant any misstep

disaster.

him incredulously. “Are you quite

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

to frown, her disbelief

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

helmets know no

her temples, feeling dubious about the man standing before her. Why was he behaving so foolishly after only a

its purpose; the window, however, is for ventilation alone,

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

left

silence hung

and attempted to lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a keen eye

gentle sigh. “Lady, could you step outside for a moment? I need to speak with him.”

free to

“Thank you, lady.”

her, a sudden realisation struck her. There had been no dog in the room earlier, so where had that barking originated?

back to the ward.

as Milly prepared to

“Woof woof woof.

her brow. Was he truly persisting in this pretence

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