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?”

requiring a swipe card. Without someone on the

Ms. Burnett with the card to prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t

out to you might cause a disturbance, so I… entered through the window.”

nurse’s eyes widened. “Through the window? This is the

safety measures in place meant any misstep

disaster.

incredulously.

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himself, hastening to explain, “It’s nothing to worry about, Milly.

continued to frown,

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

helmets

feeling dubious about the man standing before her. Why was he behaving so foolishly after only a few days?

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

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

left utterly speechless.

silence hung in

sensed the tension and attempted to lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has

sigh. “Lady, could you step outside for

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

“Thank you, lady.”

There had been no

shifts back to

as Milly prepared to address him,

“Woof woof woof.

he truly persisting in

acknowledge my folly. Can you find it in your heart to forgive me and henceforth address me as Xavier?”