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

entrusted only Ms. Burnett with the card to prevent disruptions. If

scratched his nose awkwardly. “Well, I was concerned that calling out to you might cause a disturbance, so I…

window? This is

safety measures in place meant

disaster.

incredulously. “Are

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himself, hastening to explain, “It’s nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to

to frown, her

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

his fixation on helmets

dubious about the man standing before her. Why was he

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

“But it’s late, and I wished not to disturb your rest by entering.

left utterly

uncomfortable silence hung in the

and attempted to lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier

could you step outside for a moment? I need to speak with

feel free to converse. If you require anything, just

“Thank you, lady.”

There had

back to the

to

“Woof woof woof.

her brow. Was he truly persisting in

I have come to recognise my errors. I acknowledge