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?”

was tightly controlled, requiring a swipe card. Without someone on the inside to

Ms. Burnett with the card to prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t swiped it, how had Mr. Xavier managed

I was concerned that calling out to you

“Through the window?

any safety measures

disaster.

stared at him incredulously. “Are you

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about, Milly. During our training,

to frown, her

proposing. “What if I were to don a helmet and

helmets know no bounds?

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

the window, however, is

disturb your rest by entering. It seemed simpler

was left

silence hung in the

and attempted to lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a keen eye for

“Lady, could you step outside for a moment? I need to speak with him.”

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

“Thank you, lady.”

There had been no dog

back to

prepared to address

“Woof woof woof.

furrowed her brow. Was he truly persisting in this pretence of barking like a dog?

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