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?”

Without someone on the inside to swipe it, entry was impossible

to prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t

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

eyes widened. “Through the window? This is the seventh floor!”

safety measures in place meant any misstep

disaster.

stared at him incredulously. “Are you quite mad?*

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about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to the tenth floor

frown, her disbelief lingering.

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

helmets know no

dubious about the man standing before her. Why was

its purpose; the window, however, is for

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

was left utterly

hung in the

to lighten the mood with a smile.

outside for a moment? I need to speak with

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

“Thank you, lady.”

softly closed the door behind her, a sudden realisation struck her. There had

shifts back

as Milly prepared to

“Woof woof woof.

brow. Was he truly persisting in this pretence of

at Milly with a pleading expression, seeking reconciliation. “Milly, I have come to recognise my errors. I acknowledge