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?”

her gaze met Xavier’s. “Mr. Xavier, how did

Without someone on the inside to swipe it, entry was impossible at certain

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

I was concerned that calling out to

eyes widened. “Through the

without any safety measures in place meant any

disaster.

incredulously. “Are you quite

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seeing Milly’s disbelief. Xavier straightened himself, hastening to explain, “It’s nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training,

frown,

were to don a helmet and ascend tomorrow, would that be

his fixation on helmets

standing before her. Why was he behaving so foolishly

window, however, is for

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

left utterly

hung

attempted to lighten the mood with a smile.

step outside for a moment? I need to speak

caregiver gladly complied, nodding. “Of course, feel free to

“Thank you, lady.”

a sudden realisation struck her. There had been no dog in the room earlier, so

shifts back to

to

“Woof woof woof.

brow. Was he truly persisting in this

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