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?”

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

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

out to you might cause

window?

floor. Coming up without any safety measures in place

disaster.

incredulously. “Are you quite

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to explain, “It’s nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to the tenth floor was a mere

frown,

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

on helmets know

before her. Why was he behaving so

is for ventilation alone, not

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

was left utterly

uncomfortable silence hung in the

mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a keen eye for Ms.

could you step outside for a moment? I need to speak with him.”

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

“Thank you, lady.”

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

back to the ward.

Milly prepared to address him, “Mr. Xavier…

“Woof woof woof.

her brow. Was he truly persisting in

seeking reconciliation. “Milly, I have come to recognise my errors. I acknowledge my