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?”

VIP ward was tightly controlled, requiring a swipe card. Without someone on the inside

Ms. Burnett with the card to prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t swiped it, how had Mr.

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

“Through the window? This is

was the seventh floor. Coming up without any safety measures in place meant any misstep

disaster.

incredulously. “Are you quite mad?*

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

to frown, her disbelief lingering.

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

on helmets know no bounds?

temples, feeling dubious about the man standing before her.

door serves its purpose; the window, however, is for ventilation alone, not for

with 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

was left utterly speechless.

uncomfortable silence hung in the

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

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

“Thank you, lady.”

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

back to the ward.

prepared to address him, “Mr. Xavier…

“Woof woof woof.

in this pretence of

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