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?”

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

prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t swiped it, how had Mr. Xavier managed

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

eyes widened. “Through the window?

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

disaster.

at him incredulously.

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

to frown, her

don a helmet and ascend tomorrow, would that be

fixation on helmets know no

her. Why was he behaving so foolishly after only a

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

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

left utterly speechless.

hung

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

a gentle sigh. “Lady, could you step outside for a moment? I

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

“Thank you, lady.”

her. There had

back

prepared to address him,

“Woof woof woof.

truly persisting in this pretence of barking like

gazed at Milly with a pleading expression, seeking reconciliation. “Milly, I have come to recognise my errors. I acknowledge my folly. Can you