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?”

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

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

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

the window? This is the seventh floor!”

floor. Coming up without any safety measures in

disaster.

stared at him incredulously. “Are

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seeing Milly’s disbelief. Xavier straightened himself, hastening to explain, “It’s nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to the tenth floor

to frown, her disbelief lingering.

don a helmet and ascend tomorrow, would

on helmets know no

her. Why was he behaving so foolishly after

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

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

was left

hung in the air.

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

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

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

“Thank you, lady.”

the caregiver softly closed the door behind her, a sudden realisation struck her. There had been no dog in

back to the ward.

Milly prepared to address him, “Mr.

“Woof woof woof.

brow. Was he truly persisting in this pretence of barking

seeking reconciliation. “Milly, I have come to recognise my errors. I acknowledge my folly. Can you find it in your heart to forgive me and henceforth address me as Xavier?”