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?”

ward was tightly controlled, requiring a swipe card. Without someone on the inside to swipe it, entry was impossible at certain times.

card to prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t swiped it,

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

the window? This is the

seventh floor. Coming up without any safety measures in

disaster.

stared at him incredulously.

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Milly’s disbelief. Xavier straightened himself, hastening to explain, “It’s nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to the tenth floor was a

to frown, her

proposing. “What if I were to don a

helmets

temples, feeling dubious about the man standing before her. Why was he behaving so

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

I wished not to disturb your rest by entering. It

was left utterly speechless.

uncomfortable silence hung in

smile. “Mr. Xavier simply

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

course, feel free to converse. If you require anything,

“Thank you, lady.”

her. There had been

shifts back to

to address him,

“Woof woof woof.

persisting in this pretence of barking like a dog?

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