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?”

tightly controlled, requiring a swipe card. Without someone on the

with the card to prevent disruptions. If she

his nose awkwardly. “Well, I was concerned that calling out to you might

nurse’s eyes widened. “Through the window?

safety measures in place meant any misstep could

disaster.

incredulously. “Are you quite

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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 tomorrow,

on helmets know

man standing before her. Why was he behaving so foolishly

is for

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.

was left utterly speechless.

uncomfortable silence hung in the

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

outside for a moment? I need to speak with him.”

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

“Thank you, lady.”

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

shifts back to

as Milly prepared to address him, “Mr.

“Woof woof woof.

persisting in this

“Milly, I have come to recognise my errors. I acknowledge my folly. Can