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?”

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

Burnett with the card to prevent disruptions. If she

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

“Through the window? This is the seventh

was the seventh floor. Coming up without any safety measures in place meant any misstep could spell

disaster.

him incredulously. “Are you quite mad?*

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

to frown, her disbelief

don a helmet and ascend tomorrow, would that be acceptable?”

his fixation on helmets know

feeling dubious about the man standing before her. Why was he

serves its purpose; the window, however, is for ventilation

it’s late, and I wished not to disturb your rest by entering. It seemed simpler to use the

left utterly speechless.

silence hung

mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a

a gentle sigh. “Lady, could you step outside

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

“Thank you, lady.”

behind her, a sudden realisation struck her. There

scene shifts back to the ward.

as Milly prepared to address

“Woof woof woof.

her brow. Was he truly persisting in this pretence

come to recognise my errors. I acknowledge my folly. Can you find it in your heart to forgive me and henceforth address me as Xavier?”