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

card to prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t swiped it, how

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

the window? This is the seventh floor!”

was the seventh floor. Coming up without any safety measures in place

disaster.

stared at him incredulously.

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

continued to frown,

were to don a

fixation on helmets know

her. Why was he behaving so foolishly after only a few

is for ventilation alone, not for ingress

to disturb your rest by entering. It seemed simpler to use the window, slipping in quietly without

left utterly

silence hung in the

mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a keen eye for Ms. Burnett’s well–being,

outside for a moment? I need to speak with him.”

complied, nodding. “Of course, feel free to converse. If you

“Thank you, lady.”

There

back to the

to address him, “Mr.

“Woof woof woof.

truly persisting in this pretence of barking like a dog?

expression, seeking 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 as