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 inside to swipe it, entry was

to prevent disruptions.

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

the window? This is

was the seventh floor. Coming up without any safety measures in place

disaster.

him incredulously. “Are you

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about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to the tenth floor was

continued to frown, her

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

on helmets know

the man standing before her. Why was he behaving so foolishly after only a few

however, is for ventilation alone,

I wished not to disturb your rest by entering. It seemed simpler to use the window, slipping in quietly without causing any disturbance.

left

hung in

attendant sensed the tension and attempted to lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a keen eye for Ms. Burnett’s

step outside for a moment? I need

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

“Thank you, lady.”

There had

back to the

prepared to address him, “Mr.

“Woof woof woof.

furrowed her brow. Was he truly persisting in this pretence of barking

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