A Film Queen
Chapter 298
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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.
entrusted only Ms. Burnett with the card to prevent disruptions. If
his nose awkwardly. “Well, I was concerned that calling out to you might cause a disturbance, so I… entered through the
“Through the window? This is the
without any safety measures in place meant any misstep could
disaster.
incredulously. “Are you quite mad?*
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nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to the tenth floor was a
to frown, her disbelief lingering.
swallowed nervously, tentatively proposing. “What if I were to don a
his fixation on helmets
man standing before her. Why was he behaving so
however, is
to disturb your rest by entering.
was left utterly speechless.
uncomfortable silence hung in the air.
smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a keen eye for Ms. Burnett’s
“Lady, could you step outside for a moment? I need to
gladly complied, nodding. “Of course, feel free to converse. If you require anything, just let me
“Thank you, lady.”
sudden realisation struck her. There had been no dog in the room earlier, so where had that
scene shifts back to the
to address him,
“Woof woof woof.
truly persisting in this pretence of
with a pleading expression, seeking reconciliation. “Milly, I have come to recognise my errors. I acknowledge my folly. Can you find
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