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 at certain

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

that calling out to you might cause a disturbance, so I… entered through the

eyes widened. “Through the window?

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

disaster.

at him incredulously. “Are you quite

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

to frown, her disbelief

don a helmet and

on helmets know no bounds?

standing before her.

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

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

left

uncomfortable silence hung in the

with a smile. “Mr.

a gentle sigh. “Lady, could you step outside for a moment?

complied, nodding. “Of course, feel free to converse.

“Thank you, lady.”

door behind her, a sudden realisation struck her. There had been no dog in the room earlier,

back to

prepared to address him,

“Woof woof woof.

he truly persisting in this pretence

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