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?”

requiring a swipe card. Without someone on the inside to swipe it, entry

the card to prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t swiped

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

nurse’s eyes widened. “Through the window? This is

without any safety measures in place meant any

disaster.

stared at him incredulously. “Are

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hastening to explain, “It’s nothing to worry about, Milly. During our

to frown, her disbelief lingering.

nervously, tentatively proposing. “What if I were to don a helmet and ascend tomorrow, would

on helmets

her. Why

door serves its purpose; the window, however, is for ventilation alone, not for

aggrieved, Xavier toyed with his fingers. “But it’s late, and I wished not to disturb your rest by entering. It seemed simpler

was left utterly

silence hung in the air.

the tension and attempted to lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a keen eye for Ms. Burnett’s well–being, that’s all.”

released a gentle sigh. “Lady, could you step outside for

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

“Thank you, lady.”

door behind her, a sudden realisation struck her. There had been no dog

back to

prepared to address him, “Mr. Xavier…

“Woof woof woof.

truly persisting in this pretence of barking like

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 me