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?”

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

prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t swiped it, how had Mr.

to you might cause a disturbance,

the window? This is the seventh floor!”

floor. Coming up without any safety measures in place

disaster.

at him incredulously. “Are

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

to frown, her

I were to don a helmet and ascend tomorrow, would that

his fixation on helmets know

about the man standing before her. Why was he behaving so foolishly after

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

your rest by entering. It seemed simpler to use

was left utterly speechless.

hung

smile.

released a gentle sigh. “Lady, could you step outside

free to converse. If

“Thank you, lady.”

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

shifts back

Milly prepared to

“Woof woof woof.

her brow. Was he truly persisting in this pretence

Milly with a pleading expression, seeking reconciliation. “Milly, I have come to recognise my errors. I acknowledge my folly. Can you