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Chapter 298

Chapter 298 Into Her Good Books

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?”

gaze met Xavier’s. “Mr. Xavier, how did you gain entry

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

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

awkwardly. “Well, I was concerned that calling out to

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

up without any safety measures in place meant any

disaster.

him incredulously.

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nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to the tenth

frown, her disbelief

“What if I were to don a helmet and ascend

on

her.

door serves its purpose; the window, however,

“But it’s late, and I wished not to disturb your rest by entering. It seemed simpler to use the window, slipping in quietly without causing any

left

uncomfortable silence hung

a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a keen eye for Ms. Burnett’s

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

to converse. If you require anything,

“Thank you, lady.”

softly closed the door behind her, a sudden realisation struck her. There had been no dog in the room

scene shifts back to

to address

“Woof woof woof.

her brow. Was he truly persisting in this pretence of

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