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?”

ward was tightly controlled, requiring a swipe card. Without someone on the inside to swipe it, entry

disruptions. If she hadn’t swiped it, how had Mr. Xavier managed to enter?

was concerned that calling out to you might cause

widened. “Through the window? This

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

disaster.

at him incredulously. “Are

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

frown,

I were to don a helmet and ascend tomorrow, would that be acceptable?”

on helmets

feeling dubious about the man standing before her. Why

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

disturb your rest by entering.

left

silence hung in the

with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a keen

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

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

“Thank you, lady.”

caregiver softly closed the 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 the

to address

“Woof woof woof.

truly persisting in this pretence of

gazed at Milly with a pleading expression, 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