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?”

someone

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

concerned that calling out to you might cause

window? This is the

without any safety measures in place meant any

disaster.

incredulously. “Are

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nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to the tenth floor was a mere exercise.

continued to frown, her disbelief

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

on helmets know

before her. Why was he behaving so

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

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

was left

uncomfortable silence hung

the tension and attempted to lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has

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

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

“Thank you, lady.”

her, a sudden realisation struck her. There had been

back

Milly prepared to

“Woof woof woof.

he truly persisting in this

recognise my errors. I acknowledge my folly. Can you find it in your heart to forgive me and henceforth address me as